Job Title: Patent Specialist Job Description We are seeking a Patent Specialist to handle the day-to-day operations for the VP. The main responsibility will be the upkeep of an existing portfolio of approximately 250-300 cases, organized in folders. The assistant will help maintain all files and add important dates to the calendar to keep track of upcoming deadlines. **This is a fully remote contract role with flexible hours**
Responsibilities - Assist in the preparation and filing of patent applications, including gathering technical data and supporting documentation.
- Help manage and maintain the company's patent portfolio, tracking important deadlines and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Prepare and review basic patent-related documents, working with internal teams to gather necessary information.
- Support communication between internal teams (R&D, legal, etc.) and external patent counsel.
- Assist with general IP administrative tasks, such as filing and updating records.
Essential Skills - Extensive experience with and understanding of patents.
- Must have experience/knowledge of office actions, new filings, ability to read notices and identify deadlines.
- Legal administrative experience.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Strong data management skills.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Experience with filing system software.
- Experience with docketing.
- Paralegal skills.
- Executive administrative support experience.
- Experience in life sciences or biotech is ideal but not required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Bachelor's degree.
About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ...@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.