Technology Commercialization Assistant

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technology Commercialization Assistant supports Intellectual Property Partners (IPP) staff with professional administrative duties related to technology commercialization projects and initiatives. The role helps with invention scouting and disclosure facilitation; patent evaluation, marketing, and intellectual property administration; assessment and management of patent and technology portfolios; and process and workflow improvement, including software and database management systems. The incumbent conducts research and analyzes data to support informed, data-driven decisions, and learns about technology commercialization by participating in decisions. Through market research, due diligence, technology research, and online research, the incumbent evaluates technologies in terms of science, markets and customers, the competitive landscape, product economics, regulatory pathways, and commercialization potential. The role also supports IPP meetings and relevant professional development and training. This is a full-time, non-exempt, time-limited appointment of up to two years. The position may be eligible for hybrid telework after completion of a training period. Employment is subject to Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines, and funding availability. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable; due to U.S. export-control laws, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual. The incumbent is expected to be able to qualify and apply for a Licensing or other higher position after the appointment, but no position or qualification is guaranteed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, using a collaborative approach to problem solving.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or other protected-individual status under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1324b(a)(3), due to U.S. export-control laws.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Biological Science, or a related field.
One year of full-time administrative and/or research experience.
Experience working in or with a technology assessment, development, and/or technology transfer office.
Experience in a business development and/or investment environment.
Product design/prototyping and/or laboratory research experience.
Experience with technology-based start-up companies.

Responsibilities

Support IPP staff with professional administrative duties for technology commercialization projects and initiatives.
Assist with invention scouting and invention disclosure facilitation.
Assist with patent evaluation, marketing, and intellectual property administration.
Support the assessment and management of patent and technology portfolios to help maximize the value of IPP assets.
Assist with process and workflow improvement projects, including software and database management systems.
Conduct research and analyze data to support informed, data-driven decisions.
Use market research, due diligence, technology research, and online research to assess technologies, including their science, markets and customers, competitive landscape, product economics, regulatory pathways, and commercialization potential.
Attend and participate in IPP meetings and provide professional administrative support for them.
Participate in training programs, courses, and other appropriate learning opportunities to enhance professional skills and understanding of University operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.