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LS Patent Counsel

EMD Group · Burlington, MA
$147k – $220k/yrPosted Jul 22, 2026

<p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Work Your Magic with us! <span style="color:#ffffff">Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we!

Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.

That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. </span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. </span></span></p><p> </p><br><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ready to grow?

You’ve learned the patent basics. Now you’re ready for the next level.

Building deep understanding of the business. Working directly with inventors.

Helping shape the IP strategy. Growing with experienced colleagues.

Developing the judgment that turns a strong patent practitioner into a trusted business advisor. That’s what this opening in our Life Science Patents team offers.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are adding to our team and are seeking a patent attorney who has the right skills and real curiosity, practical judgment, and genuine drive -a professional who sees patent work as a way to help shape and protect our meaningful Life Science innovations for our customers.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This team is passionate about what we do.

We work directly with our R&D and business stakeholders, protecting our innovations, and are committed to delivering practical, high-quality IP strategic counseling aligned with our business objectives.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your Role:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this role, you will be an active, hands-on contributor to patent portfolio management, including drafting, filing, prosecuting, and defending patents, preparing opinions, and advising on IP matters that protect our technologies and products. You will work directly with R&D teams and cross-functional colleagues around the world to identify IP opportunities, assess risks, develop solutions, and support smart strategic decisions.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Life Science technologies you will support are exciting and diverse, spanning areas such as 3D cell biology and cell culture, protein chemistry, diagnostics, molecular and cellular separation technologies, and more. </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Success here calls for the right technical expertise, curiosity, sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and business teams.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are ready to grow your career in an engaged, collaborative, and globally connected environment, we are excited to hear from you.

Question is, are you ready?</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who You Are</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Minimum Qualifications:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Undergraduate degree (BS/BA) in a relevant scientific or technical field, particularly spatial biology, cell and tissue engineering, biomedical engineering or related discipline</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">JD from an accredited law school</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Minimum of 3 years of patent law experience</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fluency in English</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Advanced degree and/or research and development experience</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clear, confident, and effective communicator</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Engaged user and adopter of current and emerging digital tools</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sharp attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Strong time management skills and discipline to meet deadlines</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Proactive, collaborative working style, with the confidence to take initiative and the judgment to know when to seek input or guidance</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sound judgment and awareness of legal, business, and reputational risks</span></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; margin-right: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Strong business orientation and ability to connect IP strategy with business objectives using a practical, solutions-focused approach to complex IP matters</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Burlington, MA, USA (Hybrid); Remote to be considered</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Travel</span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">: <10%; International and Domestic</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pay range for this position: $147,300.00 - $220,000.00</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

For more information click </span><a href="https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: windowtext;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">.</span></p><br><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong> We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology.

We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify"> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!</span></span></p>

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