Chemical Engineer as Patent Agent (Part-Time)

at  Lummus Technology

CHEMICAL ENGINEER AS PATENT AGENT (PART-TIME)

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  Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH - Lummus Technology’s Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license, and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen® PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE™ HDPE technology, and Saplene™ Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP) technology, while we target to further expand our technology portfolio to create a complete solution offering downstream of integrated olefins plants. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in these processes, and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.
  Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!
  For Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH in Mannheim/ Germany we are looking for a Chemical Engineer (m/f/d) as Patent Agent (Part-Time) to join our Technology team at the earliest date possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is strongly preferred
• 3 - 6 years’ experience managing the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and the conduction of patentability and freedom-to-operate searches, either in a private organization, technology transfer office or academia
• Ability to develop strategic plans necessary to provide a strong IP position for the Company’s products and clearly articulate those plans to senior management
• Strong advocacy skills in connection with patent prosecution
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and effectively manage priorities so as to meet tight deadlines
• Independent and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to drive a project to completion
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be able to communicate clearly both within the organization and externally to drive projects forward
• Highly effective analytical and problem solving skills, including excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be fluent in written and spoken German and English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

• Survey the Chinese patent filings and according threats for our technology
• Survey Chinese technical publications with regards to polymer in general and Novolen in special
• Organize regular meetings with Lummus China team
• Generate strategies for filing protective patents and utility models to secure the Novolen technology
• Preparing protective patents based on existing technology for China
• Coordinate counter measures against Chinese IP threats (illicit filings) together with Lummus IP counsels
• Support technology to analyze Chinese polyolefin technologies