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 consistent quality control of all outgoing deliverables to the USPTO by reviewing PCT cases on a daily basis.

• Maintain a performance monitoring system based on AQL for the timely assessment of all personnel within the technical domain.

• Address performance issues to ensure compliance.

• Directly communicate quality control requirements and necessary revisions to PCT production managers and staff.

• Assist the Patent Analyst team focused on mechanical engineering and medical device patent cases for USPTO submissions.

• Report 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 work experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in a Patent Analyst role or a similar capacity.

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

• 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.

• Understanding of technical subjects in one or more specific technical areas.

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

• Knowledge of lack of unity practice and the distinctions between US and PCT examination processes.

• Proficient in effectively communicating with PCT Analysts and managers, providing detailed correction requests and constructive feedback when necessary.

• Ability to suggest, draft, and implement corrective action plans as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Target productivity bonus of $30,000 USD.

• Coverage for medical, dental, and prescription drugs.

• Life insurance benefits.

• 401k plan with matching contributions.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Paid vacation.

• Sick leave.

• Volunteer time off.

• Access to discount programs.

• Competitive remuneration package.