Scribe Therapeutics is a molecular engineering company focused on creating best-in-class in vivo therapies that permanently treat the underlying cause of disease.
Founded by CRISPR inventors and leading molecular engineers Benjamin Oakes, Brett Staahl, David Savage, and Jennifer Doudna, Scribe is overcoming the limitations of current genome editing and repressor technologies by developing custom engineered enzymes and constructs as part of a proprietary, evergreen CRISPR by Design™ platform for CRISPR-based genetic medicine.
We are seeking a highly creative, passionate, and motivated individual to join us in our quest to develop the next generation of CRISPR-based therapeutics.
The current role is for a Patent Attorney to join our team and advance our platform.
This role will require an expertise in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications in molecular biology and genetic engineering using CRISPR-based technologies.
Key Responsibilities: Draft patent specifications and claims Draft responses to patent office actions Interact with senior in-house patent attorney and outside counsel for patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy Assist in the oversight of the patent portfolio Review scientific and patent literature to monitor competitive landscape Perform patent key word and assignee searches to monitor competitive landscape and FTO analyses; communicate findings to project teams Effectively collaborate with members within a fully-integrated team to facilitate execution on projects within established timelines for generation of reports and on-time integration into patent applications, as well as Independently work with R&D staff to provide recommendations on experimental design and experiments to be performed to support patent applications Required Skills and Background: JD degree and admitted to practice in the state of California MS, or doctorate in molecular biology; specialization in CRISPR technology preferred 3-5 years in law firm experience Demonstrated experience in patent and claim drafting Ability to interpret and present research data and other complex information Exceptional oral and written communication skills Strong organizational abilities and experience in a multitasking environment; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Good interpersonal skills Ability to communicate scientific information in a clear and concise manner Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent products, including manipulation of graphs and figures Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research team
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
We will provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial and fast-paced environment.
If you are ready to engineer the future of therapeutics, then we are excited to hear from you!
Visit us at www.scribetx.com.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
At the time of posting, the base pay wage range for this role is $180,000-240,000 per year.
The offered pay range will depend on internal equity and the candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, training, and market data.
Additional incentives are provided as part of the complete package in addition to comprehensive medical and other benefits.