Position Overview / Job Description
Premier Technical Services is seeking a Patent Classifier to
review Patent Applications received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
(USPTO) in the general fields of industrial materials and processes (plastics
processing, adhesive bonding, etching; coating), and mechanical engineering (metallurgy,
material handling, and general mechanical systems).
The classifier will be expected to determine
appropriate application classifications in accordance with the US Patent
Classification and International Patent Classification structures through
technical knowledge, research and automated tools. The successful candidate will have technical
knowledge in one or more of the major classification categories and must be
motivated to exceed the contractual productivity and quality targets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include:
- Demonstrated ability to learn the patent classification/examination process.
- Apply knowledge of classification process to assign U.S. Paten Codes (USPC) and International Patent Codes (IPC) to complex technical subject matter.
- Assign USPC and IPC classifications within Tech Center specific classes.
- Use automated systems to perform research and classification operations.
- Function in a production-based environment with emphasis on quality and productivity.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Work closely with others in a team environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Attend on-going program training to expand knowledge in additional USPC classes.
Required Skills:
- Technical expertise in one or more of the following
technologies: molding and shaping of plastic, adhesive bonding, etching, coating,
metallurgy, material handling and general mechanical systems.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to
detail.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Ability to work on a computer workstation 8
hours per day.
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Material Science, or a closely related field with experience or
education in chemical and mechanical processes.
Experience:
A minimum of 0 - 2 years work experience in a
related technical field. A process engineering background in a manufacturing or
chemical processing environment preferred.
Security Clearance:
Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a United States citizen.
Salary Range - $34,000 - $38,000
Premier Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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