23 June 2026
Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate
Compensation
$225,000 – $365,000
Key requirements
1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area (e.g., molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology) USPTO Registration Number Ability to prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam either prior to joining the firm or during the first 12 months from the date of hire
TrendsThe role
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius seeks a midlevel associate with 1-5 years of experience in patent prosecution for its Life Sciences practice group in Boston. The role focuses on patent prosecution and counseling in emerging technology areas like antibodies and gene editing, requiring an advanced degree in a life sciences field and USPTO patent bar admission.
What you'll do
- Prosecute patents
- Provide patent counseling
- Work on projects with emerging companies focused on antibodies, DNA or RNA therapeutics, chemical biology, gene-editing, etc.
What we're looking for
1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology
Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D., in a life sciences technology area (e.g., molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, cell biology)
USPTO Registration Number
Ability to prepare for, take, and pass the patent bar exam either prior to joining the firm or during the first 12 months from the date of hire
Benefits
Eligibility for 401(k)
Vacation time
Sick time
Parental leave
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Intellectual Property - Life Sciences - Midlevel Associate
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius · Boston · $225,000 – $365,000
Boston · $225,000 – $365,000