20089-Intellectual Property Licensing Specialist

Does a career focused on changing the world's energy future intrigue you? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for!

Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) External Engagement and Communication group is seeking forward-thinking professionals interested in exploring a career as an Intellectual Property Licensing Specialist.

This is a 2-year Project Hire position.

Our team works an on-site 9x80 schedule located at our Idaho Falls EROB facility with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities Include:

• This position manages licensing practices and processes for technology transfer, applying company policies and procedures to resolve issues associated with licensing INL’s intellectual property, under training and direction of more senior licensing specialists.
• Work under guidance to participate in intellectual property management tasks such as organizing decisions and committees, gradually gaining independence.;
• Ensure all agreements are executed professionally and in line with the standards set by the Director of Technology Deployment.
• Handle the licensing of routine, non-negotiable agreements, such as non-exclusive software licenses under direction.
• Assist in handling practices for income-sharing agreements, as well as copyright and software licenses, including open source software licenses.
• Support the updating and accuracy of the "IP Manager" database, responding to DOE and INL information requests related to licensing with administrative assistance.
• Manages with innovation and commercialization initiatives, and technical staff in support of INL’s broad technology deployment mission;
• Response to request in handling TD’s IP software management tools (including innovation intake and management systems).
• Handle proposal development and submission for technology transfer related activities.
• The duties above require use and application of licensing standards and principles, and techniques to resolve issues associated with intellectual property and processing licenses.
• This position is expected to resolve issues as they arise surrounding a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity when dealing with routine licensing.
• This position must also build and maintain stable working relationships internally.
• The work of this position will be supervised, but is expected to follow defined processes.
• Duties should be performed with minimal oversight problems within defined scope, but working directly and under the direction of INL's commercialization managers, more senior licensing specialists and legal experts, especially when complex issues arise out of the defined scope.
• This position requires excellent customer relationship skills and is expected to frequently interact with immediate supervisor and/or other professionals in the section or group.
• This position requires excellent writing skills and attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

PR0100-Level 1: Bachelors Degree in business or related field.

Prefer exposure to:

• legal environments, agreements, legal contract environments.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L"clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information

PR0100-Level 1-Salary Grade 170 ($55,656 - $89,112)

• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

INL Overview:

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

INL Mission:

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision:

Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements:

To be eligible for employment at INL men born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

INL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide EEO to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information:

When applying to positions please provide your resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Benefits & Salary:

We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and a phenomenal benefits package. For more information, please visit: https://www.inl.gov/careers/benefits-overview