Freelance IP Patent Analyst

Freelance IP Patent Analyst – ACS International

ACS International, Ltd. (ACSI) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Chemical Society. ACSI is comprised of representatives that serve the scientific community worldwide. Employees represent products and services provided by ACS divisions, including ACS Publications and CAS (SciFinder® and STN®) to the world’s most important scientific companies, government organizations, global patent offices and academic institutions to promote research and discovery.

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ACS International is currently seeking a Freelance IP Patent Analyst based in Europe.

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Position Summary

ACSInternational is seeking a Freelance IP Patent Analyst based in Europe. Theanalyst will be responsible for performing intellectual effort for CAS SearchService projects and services related to intellectual property patentabilitysearch and written opinion examination services for patent office customers inchemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or life sciences.

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‍Job Duties

• Serve as a confidential resource regarding intellectual property patentability search and written opinion examination services for patent office customers.
• Craft documented search and written opinion analysis, applying the most pertinent prior art to the disclosure, meeting, or exceeding customer quality standards.
• Maintain search and examination proficiency through provided training in commercial and proprietary systems.
• Uphold uniform schedules and exceptional standards of all deliverables.

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Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science (Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering), with a deep understanding of technical literature in the relevant field.
• Excellent fluency in English
• Five years’ prior experience utilizing both free and commercial databases.  
• Proven expertise in patent search or examination, preferably in the chemical and/or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Track record of successfully delivering projects within deadlines, coupled with an exceptional eye for detail.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong English communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; specifically, customer interaction
• Strong skills in proactive planning and responsiveness
• Experience with business or customer relationship management systems (i.e. SAP, SQL, Oracle, CRM, Salesforce.com) preferred but not necessary.

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Project Details

• Duration:     Project-based, with specific timelines to be discussed.
• Workload:     Flexible, depending on project requirements.
• Payment:     Details are negotiable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

To apply for this freelance position, please submit your cover letter and CV to careers@acs-i.org.