Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Scientific Advisor position. We will consider candidates for any of our offices including our virtual office, The Link. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit.

The ideal Scientific Advisor candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field of study. Responsibilities include working with the firm's clients and counsel in all aspects of the patent practice, primarily assisting in litigation support, to include working with expert witnesses and reviewing documents for use in litigation, evaluating invention disclosures, drafting patent specifications and claims, with some emphasis on preparing and prosecuting applications, and technical support on proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A candidate should be willing to seek registration as a patent agent with the USPTO. Additionally, and under the supervision of lawyers, the individual will assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, and communicate with other practitioners and staff. Essential job functions include:

• Work with the firm's clients and counsel in all aspects of patent practice.
• Assist in litigation support, including:
• Working with expert witnesses.
• Reviewing documents for use in litigation.
• Evaluate invention disclosures.
• Draft patent specifications and claims.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications.
• Provide technical support for proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Assume significant client responsibilities under the supervision of lawyers.
• Provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients.
• Communicate effectively with other practitioners and staff.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interacting in a professional and courteous manner with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a team and independently with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to seek registration as a patent agent with the USPTO.
  
  

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact HR.

Compensation And Benefits

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. The exact compensation will vary based on skills, experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation ranges for this position in various states and jurisdictions are as follows:

• State of California: $82,000 - $156,000
• State of Colorado: $75,000 - $134,000
• State of Illinois: $74,000 - $143,000
• Jersey City, NJ: $89,000 - $161,000
• State of Maryland: $79,000 - $120,000
• State of Massachusetts: $82,000 - $156,000
• State of Minnesota: $82,000 - $135,000
• State of New York: $76,000 - $164,000
• State of Washington: $79,000 - $150,000
• Washington, D.C.: $106,000 - $155,000
  
  

The above salaries do not include a discretionary bonus, however bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed, and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. Full-time employees receive benefits including: medical and dental coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses; an employee assistance program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements; and more.

Please include a resume, transcript, and writing sample that includes an application and/or an amendment that was previously submitted to the USPTO, when applying.

Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans.