Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Analyst

Technology Transfer And Intellectual Property Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Analyst to work on our Commercial Partnerships & Tech Transitions team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

You will provide professional support to others at INL that are engaged in business intelligence, asset management, accomplishing INL's technology transfer Mission. This is a 2-year project hire position.

Responsibilities Include :

• Champion INL innovation by encouraging creativity, helping researchers capture ideas, strengthening a culture of innovation, and supporting activities such as business model canvas training, implementation of innovation methodologies, and facilitation of ideation sessions.
• Manage INL's innovation intake processes, including coordinating intellectual property committees chaired by Commercialization Managers, recording decisions, and tracking innovation performance.
• Perform innovation assessments and reviews, including technology, market, and business landscapes, using tools such as PatSnap, FirstIgnite, Innography, USPTO, Frost & Sullivan, and AI-based platforms.
• Collaborate with Technology Deployment (TD) Commercialization Managers, INL management, and DOE Office of Technology Transitions Programs to establish and grow strategic relationships with external partners.
• Partner with TD specialists to identify potential licensees, develop technology maturation partnerships, and secure maturation funding to advance technologies toward market readiness.
• Support Commercialization Managers in the development and execution of licensing agreements, from negotiation through implementation, including preparation of marketing materials.
• Manage INL's intellectual property processes, including invention disclosures, technology maturation programs, and intellectual property valuation.
• Provide comprehensive analysis to support intellectual asset management, market evaluations, and commercialization strategies.
• Contribute to performance metrics by ensuring timely review and processing of invention disclosures, intellectual property evaluations, and licensing opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Job Information :

The pay range for this position is : Level 1 ($56,196 - $109,644) / Level 2 ($65,064 - $133,416). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials. Multi-Level : This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office environment. The job requires hand / finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires the operation of office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation :

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission : Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision : Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements : To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation : We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information : When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.