Message-ID: <ADA105B12F30D11182080000BC0E0E140AD76F@odexc1.od.nih.gov> Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 14:13:02 -0500 From: "Kim, John" <mailto:KimJ@OD6100M1.OD.NIH.GOV> Subject: FW: NIH Licensing Positions Open To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
For those of you interested, below is a job announcement providing information on some positions at the NIH Office of Technology Transfer. Best wishes in all your endeavours and a Happy New Year to all.JPKim
---------- From: Ferguson, Steve Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 1998 6:05 PM To: 'mailto:techno-l@erg.sri.com'; 'gov-patent@larc.nasa.gov'; mailto:'T2S.washington.chapter.addr.list@pony-2.mail.digex.net'; 'PHSTT-LIST.NIH.GOV' Cc: Craig, Carolyn J <cc56j> Subject: NIH Licensing Positions Open
Colleagues - The NIH currently is looking to fill several additional licensing positions with the Office of Technology Transfer. These positions are open to individuals at a variety of skill and experience levels whether they are currently in or outside of government service. Deadline for applications is February 17, 1998. In case you didn't see it, the NIH technology transfer program was profiled as one of the top ones in the country in the current issue of "Technology Business". Please pass along the vacancy announcement below along to anyone you think may be interested. Regards,
Steve Ferguson NIH Office of Technology Transfer mailto:sf8h@nih.gov
======================================================== OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: OD-98-2001
OPENING DATE: 01/05/98
CLOSING DATE: 02/17/98
POSITION TITLE/SERIES/GRADE: Technology Licensing Specialist, GS-601-11/12/13/14 AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Sources (Status and Non-status Candidates) and surplus/displaced Federal employees
PROMOTION POTENTIAL TO: GS-14 DHHS, NIH, Office of Intramural Research, Office of Technology Transfer, Division of Technology Development and Transfer Rockville, Maryland NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Multiple DUTIES: This position serves as a Technology Licensing Specialist for the Office of Technology Transfer's, Division of Technology Development and Transfer and will be responsible for handling caseloads of technology transfer items of national significance, including licenses resulting from inventions under Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). The incumbent will negotiate licenses resulting from inventions under CRADAs, licenses resulting from intramural inventions and transfers, and licensing of biological materials. The incumbent will also assess the commercial potential of inventions through a thorough review of information from patent applications, inventors, companies, and publicly available materials and assess the commercial potential of inventions through a thorough review of information from the patent applicant. This position also participates in multifunctional patent/licensing meetings to develop licensing plans tailored to each invention and handles inquiries from companies seeking to license technologies. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must possess one year of specialized experience which is comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position and which has equipped the candidate with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Candidates must also possess a degree for a major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. All applicants must address the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 1. Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to patents, royalties, and licensing. 2. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and perform state-of-the-art assessments on the commercial potential of inventions. 3. Ability to conduct negotiations on patent licenses and research collaborations involving government, industry, and/or academia. 4. Ability to identify and interact with pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology company representatives and advise on Public Health Service inventions, materials or other intellectual property available for licensing.
In addition to meeting the basic qualifications requirements, including any selective factors, surplus/displaced employees must meet the mid-level of the crediting plan or established cut off score. HOW TO APPLY: Although the Federal Government does not require a standard application form, we do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications and determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested in this vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for a job. (See Attachment for required information. You may also refer to OPM's flyer OF-510, Applying for a Federal job.) You may apply with a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), Application for Federal Employment (SF-171), or any other written format you choose. WHAT TO SUBMIT: 1) A current copy of your resume; OF-612; SF-171; OR any other written format you choose. (All applicants) 2) A copy of your most recent final rating under your appraisal system. (Status applicants only) 3) A description of your accomplishments that demonstrate your competence in the KSAs. (All applicants) 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) if claiming 5-Point Veterans' Preference or Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference if claiming 10-Point Preference, and the documentary proof needed to prove your claim. (Non-status applicants if applicable) 5) Copy of most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing highest grade achieved or competitive status for reinstatement eligibles. (All applicants if applicable) 6) All surplus/displaced Federal employees must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, to authorize a background investigation, and to certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. Federal annuitants (military and civilians) may have their salaries or annuities reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debts or the agency may garnish their salary. Veterans' Preference in Hiring: If you served on active duty in the United States Military and were separated under honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference. To receive preference if your service began after October 15, 1976, you must have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, or a service-connected disability. For further details, call either (1) OPM at (912)757-3000 and select "Federal Employment Topics" and then "Veterans," (2) dial OPM electronic bulletin board at (912)757-3100, or (3) the contact person listed in this announcement. Veterans' preference is not a factor for Senior Executive Service jobs or when competition is limited to status candidates (current or former Federal career or career-conditional employees). Time-in-grade restrictions and all qualifications requirements must be met no later than 30 calendar days from the closing date. Competitive status is not required if the person selected is a handicapped individual eligible for appointment under section 213.3102(u) of Schedule A, a disabled veteran, a VRA candidate, or is eligible under other special authorities, if applicable to the position. All status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit consideration and OPM procedures must submit two (2) complete applications. When one (1) application is received, it will be considered under merit promotion procedures only. If a list of eligible non-status candidates is requested from OPM, all non-status candidates who meet minimum requirements will be referred to OPM for rating, ranking, and referral.
WHERE TO APPLY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - OD EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES - TEAM A BUILDING 1, ROOM 332 1 CENTER DR MSC 0182 BETHESDA MD 20892-0182
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Further information may be obtained by calling Ms. Martin or Mr. Kefauver on (301)496-2511. The TDD phone number is (301)402-1970.
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. NIH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ATTACHMENT YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN: {in addition to specific information requested in the job vacancy announcement} JOB INFORMATION * Announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job you are applying for
PERSONAL INFORMATION * Full name and mailing address {including ZIP Code} * Day and evening phone numbers {with area codes} * Country of citizenship {most Federal jobs require United States citizenship} * Veterans' Preference * Reinstatement eligibility {attach a copy of your SF-50 for proof of your career or career-conditional status, if applicable} * Highest Federal civilian grade held {also give job series and dates held}
EDUCATION High School: * Name, city, state and ZIP code * Date of diploma or GED
Colleges or Universities: * Name, city, state and ZIP code * Majors * Type and year of any degrees received * If no degree, show any credits earned, indicating semester or quarter hours * A copy of your college transcripts {if requested in the job vacancy announcement}_WORK EXPERIENCE Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job you are applying for: * Job title {include series and grade if Federal job} * Employer's name and address * Supervisor's name and phone number * Starting and ending date {month and year} * Hours per week * Salary * Duties and accomplishments
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS * Job-related training courses {title and year} * Job-related skills {e.g., other languages, typing speed, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, etc.} * Job-related honors, awards, special accomplishments {e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards}
NIH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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