Description
IP Associate or Patent Agent (Patent – Biotech)
Boston
McCarter & English, LLP is actively seeking a biotechnology patent associate or patent agent with an advanced degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, and/or life sciences for its offices located in Boston, MA. Candidates should have superior academic credentials and 2-6 years of experience in drafting and prosecuting biotechnology patent applications. Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or graduate degree in life sciences, possess excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills. The salary range for this position is $185,000 - $220,000 annually depending on experience. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Christine Lydon by clicking "apply".
Benefits (if FTE requirements met):
- Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
- Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Additional Benefits:
- Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
- Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
- Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
- Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Other Compensation:
- Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
