The Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking qualified candidates for its Technology Transfer and Patent Specialist position. This position will be responsible for advising on and performing the full range of technology transfer services in close collaboration with scientists at the NIAID and in support of NIAID’s mission. There are 3 vacancies. This is a remote-work eligible position.

Duties: If selected for this position, your duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Originate and draft complex Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) to document the terms of joint research and development projects.
• Plan and negotiate CRADAs with profit and non-profit organizations.
• Independently monitor the processes for handling CRADAs and potential inventions arising from CRADA research.
• Advise on matters involving domestic and foreign patent rights, policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development of new policies regarding the transfer of technologies.
• Prepare and deliver educational programs designed to train scientific and administrative staff about technology transfer issues.
• Contribute to analyses, interpretation, and evaluation of complex, or abstract information on licensing agreements.
   

To Apply: Visit vacancy announcement numbers NIH-NIAID-DE-25-12441764 (U.S. citizens) and/or NIH-NIAID-MP-25-12441756 (status candidates) to submit your application online through USAJobs.gov.

The application period is open from October 21, 2024, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 25, 2024.

Note: This vacancy announcement will close when 200 applications are received which may be sooner that the closing date.