• Job Description

  Req#: 271724

  Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

  Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

  This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

  Your Role:
  As a Patent Paralegal, you will provide essential support to our patent attorneys and assist with various tasks related to patent prosecution and intellectual property management. You will work effectively and collaboratively with internal patent group in multiple sites, internal clients, and outside agents. You will be responsible for paralegal duties in all jurisdictions of patent prosecution.

  Job duties will include:

  • Patent prosecution support
  • Assist in preparing, filing, and managing patent applications
  • Conduct research to gather relevant information for patent prosecution
  • Organize and maintain patent files, forms, and documents
  • Assist in monitoring and maintaining the patent docketing system
  • Coordinate patent portfolio reviews and status updates
  • Review and manage legal documents, including patent applications, responses, and correspondence
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of patent prosecution activities
  • Facilitate communication between patent attorneys, inventors, and external stakeholders
  • Coordinate with external counsel for patent-related matters
  • Contribute to group projects and assist in balancing the group workload to ensure completion of projects within established time frames and quality standards
  • Work in Microsoft O365 applications such as, MS Word, Acrobat Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint

  Who You Are:
  Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of experience in administrative work or Paralegal role

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Paralegal Studies, Intellectual Property, and/or Paralegal Certificate
  • Proficiency in spelling, grammar, proofreading and writing skills
  • Familiarity with patent docketing systems and intellectual property databases
  • Knowledge of patent prosecution processes and procedures
  • Ability to work in a changing field of work, multi-task to meet the demands of a fast-paced environment and multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  
  What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
  
  Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

  If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html

• About the company

  Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.

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