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Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV) supports the commercialization of university technology through (a) technology licensing, (b) the development of corporate research collaborations and (c) venture creation. JHTV serves as a business advisor to investigators at all nine schools of the university whose research has commercial potential and provides a set of specific resources to aid them in applying world-class science to the market in industries ranging from biotech to industrial manufacturing and energy. We also run specialized programs for student entrepreneurs and social impact ventures, aiming to activate the talent across campus and the Baltimore community and turn ideas into action. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.ventures.jhu.edu for more information on JHTV's mission and successes.

We are seeking an Intellectual Property Analyst to support technology licensing activities by performing assessments of new technologies and assisting Intellectual Property Managers in planning the department's management of these technologies. The Intellectual Property Analyst, in the course of normal assignments, will learn about all of the various components of Intellectual Property Management.

This position reports to the Director, Intellectual Property Management, a Sr. Intellectual Property Manger, or designee.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands technologies disclosed to JHTV.
• Analyzes elements of patentability for inventions reported to JHTV to assist in making strategy decisions.
• Identifies obligations incurred through funding sources, material transfer agreements and other agreements that may impact the ability of JHTV to protect Intellectual Property of the technology.
• Through on-the-job training, develops a working knowledge of the technology IP and commercialization process.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have a science background to understand complex technologies.
  
• Must work as a team member with other JHTV staff.
• Must be very detail oriented and highly organized.
• Very resourceful in terms of Internet searching.
• Ability to multi-task under deadline pressure
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's Degree required in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

• U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident required due to Federal Export Controls.
• Advanced degree preferred, but not required, in a related science or engineering or an MBA with experience in biotechnology fields.
• Experience in a technology research laboratory or in a related business desirable.

Classified Title: Technology Analyst 
Working Title: ​​​​​​​Intellectual Property Analyst

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD  
Starting Salary Range: $61,070-$83,900-$106,710 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures  
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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