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# TECHNOLOGY LICENSING ASSOCIATE

- **Company:** The University of Texas
- **Location:** McAllen, TX, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Web Pages
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e59abee52565609

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related engineering, science, or other related field from an accredited University., Master's degree or terminal degree in life sciences or related engineering, science, or other related field from an accredited University., * Two (2) years of experience in intellectual property management and commercialization, including experience in facilitating inventor disclosure, and in managing inventor patent attorney relationships and experience in managing and negotiating licenses in the science, engineering, biomedical, and/or health-related intellectual property, or

 * One (1) year of the required experience with a Master's degree in engineering, life sciences, or other related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Experience
More than the required experience in the required duties. Experience leading and managing technology transfer staff and interns. Experience in higher education environment. Strong background in science or engineering.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment, especially Microsoft suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent email system. Experience with patent analytical software. Standard Computer and Software Skills.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body., Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to work on multiple assignments contemporaneously. Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking. Team Oriented. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously. Self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.

## Description

To provide the intake, review, management, and licensing of intellectual property created at UTRGV. Responsible for working closely with industrial counterparts, faculty, and patent attorneys for development, licensing, and commercialization of new technologies created at UTRGV.
Description of Duties

 * Conducts prior art searches, patentability and marketability studies, evaluates new technologies.
 * Provides training and outreach programs to faculty and students.
 * Promotes new technologies to potential licensees globally. This includes writing public promotional materials.
 * Identifies potential commercialization partners, ranging from management teams for start-ups to multinational corporations.
 * Negotiates license agreements, fosters existing licensee relationships, and monitors compliance.
 * Serves as first contact for all questions regarding intellectual property.
 * Manages relationships with internal and external contacts, including researchers, licensees, and early-stage investors.
 * Reports for regulatory compliance including Federal iEdison. Must seek continuing training to stay current on regulatory changes.
 * Drafts agreements and contracts.
 * Edits specific web pages using Cascade and similar tools.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.