PCT Patent Analyst - Biomedical Engineering

Clarivate•Ann Arbor, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clarivate is hiring a PCT Patent Analyst to support its contract with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The role involves conducting comprehensive searches and preparing written opinions on the patentability of diverse technologies. The analyst reviews PCT patent applications and technical disclosures, searches patent and non-patent literature, assesses novelty and inventive step, documents search histories, and prepares clear, well-supported written opinions. The analyst manages a weekly project workload to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy, stays proficient in search tools and methodologies, keeps current with Clarivate training and procedures, and follows the company’s Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct. The analyst joins a team providing PCT Chapter I Search and Examination services to the USPTO since 2005. This is a full-time, permanent hybrid role requiring work in a U.S. office two days per week. The position reports to the Manager of Technical PCT Patent Analysis. The expected base salary is $50,000–$60,000 per year, with eligibility for productivity earnings targeting $30,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, preferred, or a similar area such as Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Life Sciences.
At least 2 years of experience in patent examining or patent searching.
Must be a U.S. citizen or work-eligible legal resident who has continuously resided in the U.S. for at least the previous two years.
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD.
At least 3 years of previous patent examining or patent searching experience.
In-depth knowledge of technical literature in engineering, software, and business methods.
Demonstrated work experience in roles requiring a high level of attention to detail.
Strong time management skills and dependability in completing quality projects against deadlines.

Responsibilities

Review PCT patent applications and technical disclosures to understand subject matter, inventive concepts, and technical nuances relevant to existing prior art.
Conduct comprehensive prior-art searches across patent and non-patent literature using commercial patent-searching platforms and proprietary technical databases.
Analyze and compare relevant prior art against PCT patent applications to assess novelty and inventive step.
Maintain clear, logical, and complete search histories documenting research conducted and relevant prior art identified.
Prepare clear, well-supported written opinions applying relevant prior art and explaining findings related to novelty and inventive step.
Manage a weekly workload of assigned projects, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Maintain proficiency with patent-searching databases, technical literature resources, and established search methodologies.
Stay current on search procedures and best practices through review of Clarivate-provided training materials and resources.
Adhere to Clarivate’s Code of Business Ethics and Corporate Conduct.