Position Information
Posting NumberSRGV9125
Working TitleTECHNOLOGY LICENSING ASSOCIATE
Number of Vacancies1
LocationMcAllen, Texas
DepartmentTechnology Commercialization
FTE1.0
FLSAExempt
Scope of Job
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.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related engineering, science, or other related field from an accredited University.
Preferred Education
Master's degree or terminal degree in life sciences or related engineering, science, or other related field from an accredited University.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
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.
Other
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.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date08/31/2026
Grant Funded PositionNo
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52237
Posting Supplemental Questions
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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
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