Midlevel associate role in a San Francisco-based intellectual property group focused on life sciences and biotechnology. The position centers on patent prosecution work across biotech and related technologies, advising on preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent applications.

Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in a life‑science discipline (Ph.D. preferred) and experience handling biotech patent prosecution. The hiring firm requires USPTO registration (or passing the patent bar within the first 12 months) and an active California bar membership.

1–5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology or life‑sciences technology
Advanced scientific degree; Ph.D. preferred
USPTO registration required — or willingness to take and pass the patent bar within 12 months
Active California bar membership

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