Senior QA Patent Analyst – PCT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluate patent cases related to medical devices and/or mechanical engineering received from the USPTO.

• Ensure daily quality assurance of all deliverables sent to the USPTO by consistently reviewing PCT cases.

• Sustain an AQL-based performance monitoring system for the effective assessment of all personnel within the technical domain.

• Address performance-related issues with care to ensure compliance.

• Communicate quality control requirements, including revisions, directly to PCT production managers and staff.

• Provide comprehensive correction requests and constructive feedback to PCT Analysts and managers.

• Propose, draft, and execute corrective action plans when necessary.

• Assist the USPTO-oriented Patent Analyst team focusing on mechanical engineering and medical device patent cases.

• Report directly to the Senior Manager of PCT Patent Analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Manufacturing or Aerospace) or equivalent relevant professional experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in a Patent Analyst position or a comparable role.

• More than 2 years of successful, full-time PCT examination experience.

• Must successfully pass the USPTO Background check.

• Capability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

• U.S. citizen or legally eligible resident who has lived in the U.S. for the past two years.

• Familiarity with AQL-based quality systems and their application.

• Knowledge of technical subjects in one or more specialized areas.

• Ability to independently review an average of five assigned PCT cases daily.

• Understanding of the lack of unity practice and the distinctions between U.S. and PCT examination practices.

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with PCT Analysts and managers by providing detailed correction requests and positive feedback as appropriate.

• Ability to recommend, draft, and implement necessary corrective action plans.

• Willingness to work during core business hours in your time zone and adapt as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Productivity bonus target of $30,000 USD.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• Life insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Vacation time.

• Sick leave.

• Volunteer time.

• Discount programs.

• Comprehensive benefits package along with a competitive remuneration package.