LS Patent Counsel

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Work Location: Burlington, Massachusetts Shift: No Department: EF-PS-LU Patents Life Science USA Recruiter: Shelby Elizabeth Briggs This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Ready to grow? You’ve learned the patent basics. Now you’re ready for the next level. Building deep understanding of the business. Working directly with inventors. Helping shape the IP strategy. Growing with experienced colleagues. Developing the judgment that turns a strong patent practitioner into a trusted business advisor. That’s what this opening in our Life Science Patents team offers. We are adding to our team and are seeking a patent attorney who has the right skills and real curiosity, practical judgment, and genuine drive -a professional who sees patent work as a way to help shape and protect our meaningful Life Science innovations for our customers. This team is passionate about what we do. We work directly with our R&D and business stakeholders, protecting our innovations, and are committed to delivering practical, high-quality IP strategic counseling aligned with our business objectives. Your Role: In this role, you will be an active, hands-on contributor to patent portfolio management, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and defending patents, preparing opinions, and advising on IP matters that protect our technologies and products. You will work directly with R&D teams and cross-functional colleagues around the world to identify IP opportunities, assess risks, develop solutions, and support smart strategic decisions. The Life Science technologies you will support are exciting and diverse, spanning areas such as 3D cell biology and cell culture, protein chemistry, diagnostics, molecular and cellular separation technologies, and more. Success here calls for the right technical expertise, curiosity, sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and business teams. If you are ready to grow your career in an engaged, collaborative, and globally connected environment, we are excited to hear from you. Question is, are you ready? Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate degree (BS/BA) in a relevant scientific or technical field, particularly spatial biology, cell and tissue engineering, biomedical engineering or related discipline JD from an accredited law school Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Minimum of 3 years of patent law experience Fluency in English Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree and/or research and development experience Clear, confident, and effective communicator Engaged user and adopter of current and emerging digital tools Sharp attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work Strong time management skills and discipline to meet deadlines Proactive, collaborative working style, with the confidence to take initiative and the judgment to know when to seek input or guidance Sound judgment and awareness of legal, business, and reputational risks Strong business orientation and ability to connect IP strategy with business objectives using a practical, solutions-focused approach to complex IP matters Location: Burlington, MA, USA (Hybrid); Remote to be considered Travel : Pay range for this position: $147,300.00 - $220,000.00 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here . The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.