Wednesday, May 28

PATENT TECHNICAL ADVISOR (BIOTECH)

PATENT TECHNICAL ADVISOR (BIOTECH)

Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd., a multi-national intellectual property law firm of about 100 attorneys and technical advisors, is seeking Ph.D. candidates nearing the completion of their studies and thesis defense, or recent Ph.D. graduates working in academia or industry, to join our Chicago, Washington DC or Walnut Creek office as a Technical Advisor.  The candidate’s Ph.D. degree should be in the area of cellular biology, immunology, molecular biology, genomics or biochemistry.  Candidates should possess superior academic credentials.  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must.
The position is full-time.  We will train the Technical Advisor to become an active member of our Biotechnology practice, which includes the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and performance of other tasks relating to our practice, including litigation support, interferences, transactions, counseling and licensing. 

Benefits include a competitive salary and objective bonus structure; challenging work for large, stable clients; great work environment; medical/dental benefits; and 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement programs.
E-mail resumes, with complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts, to: lawcareers@leydig.com  

Jennifer L. Thiel
Recruiting Coordinator
LEYDIG, VOIT & MAYER, LTD.
Two Prudential Plaza, Suite 4900
Chicago, Illinois 60601-6731
Tel:  (312) 616-5599
Fax: (312) 616-5700