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Sr Scientist, Intellectual Property

2 months ago


Flanders New Jersey, United States Benjamin Moore & Co Full time

Overview:


At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities.

We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day.

With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success.

We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.


Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.

Job Summary


Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for assisting laboratory chemists, and internal and external counsels in the management and execution of intellectual property.

You will also be responsible to assist in fostering a culture of innovation.

Soft Skills

Leadership:

Supervise 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth.

The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal.


Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.

Adaptability The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.

Conflict resolution:
The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.

Coaching Skills:
The ability to motivate staff: The skill for growing and developing others. Knowing how to ask the right questions, active listening, and empowering others, as well as building rapport with colleagues.

Trust Building:
Building a team environment where the employees feel safe. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.

Problem Solving:
The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.

Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.

Time management:
The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one's time effectively.

Teamwork:
The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, recognizing different perspectives and strengths.

Empathy:
Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective.


Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Key Responsibilites


Manage invention records, assist researchers in writing invention records, and in patent and literature searches; facilitate invention record review and selection for patent applications; identify potential patentable ideas and any possible concerns with third party intellectual property rights.


Assist researchers and outside patent attorney with patent drafting and claims reviewing; provide interpretations on the technologies of the invention and "prior art.

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Assist outside patent counsel and inventors in prosecuting patent applications.

Facilitate communication between Benjamin Moore Product Development and Legal Departments for issues such as NDA's and contracts.

Conduct intellectual property training courses for employees and scientists.

Evaluate and manage research and search tools, evaluate technology mapping as a possible tool to assist innovation.


Work with PDL teams to identify new areas of R&D through Technology and Market trend sensing, knowledge from patents, literature, and conferences.


Facilitate the introduction of new technology and technology platforms to Benjamin Moore, work with PDL teams to manage the partnerships with external partners, participate in JDA discussion, monitor the progress.

Required Skills

Advance degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or a related field

5+ years working experience in a Research and Development Lab

Experience working with Patent Counsels and US patent office in patent drafting and application.

Knowledge of intellectual property and intellectual property management

Knowledge and experiences in identifying new technology, and transferring the technology to commercial applications

Strong communication skills with scientists, PDL managements, Legal and external partners

Ability to inspire and motivate scientists with new ideas and technology and to foster the culture of innovation.

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match.

In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization.

We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.

During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most.

In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business.

We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve.

Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety.

Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders.

We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.


At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program


Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE
Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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