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Overview
Join an organization where each day is dedicated to making a difference. At PNNL, our science targets the nation’s toughest challenges in national security and energy resiliency. That research often results in next-generation technologies ready to move to industry where they can make positive societal and economic impacts. For example, we developed and licensed a grid-scale battery energy storage technology that has the potential to dramatically improve the resiliency and flexibility of the electrical grid, critical to delivering secure, reliable and clean electricity.
Perhaps you’ll be the next commercialization expert that moves energy-related innovations like this to industry. We’re looking for an Associate Commercialization Manager to join our Office of Collaboration and Commercialization (OCC) team. In this role, you will work closely with scientists and engineers in fields spanning renewable energy, batteries, power systems, chemical process engineering, nuclear energy, and critical materials — and then execute strategies to transfer that intellectual property to industry. Many of these researchers are internationally recognized for developing cutting-edge technologies in their respective fields. In partnership with our Senior Commercialization Managers, you will have responsibility within a portfolio of high-impact intellectual property assets. The successful candidate will work with researchers and management within assigned portfolio organizations to identify, assess, capture, and market technologies having commercial potential. This position contributes directly to PNNL’s financial performance through the identification and valuation of intellectual property and successful transition of intellectual property to commercial entities. We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience working in or with private sector product development/marketing functions and with expertise in relevant technology fields energy, advanced materials, data analytics, national security or advanced computing. Requires basic understanding of contracting, business operations, intellectual property, marketing and technology valuation.
Responsibilities
Relying on your professional technical and/or business expertise, you will develop the full range of technology for commercialization in a way that contributes to TDO’s performance goals. Elements of this activity include: developing, maintaining, and sustaining working relationships with PNNL researchers; identifying research programs with the potential of resulting in technologies that can serve as the basis for future intellectual property; and identifying licensing partners and structuring/negotiating technology transfer agreements.
You will serve as internal liaison for designated laboratory research organizations on intellectual property protection. Convey technology transfer information and advise research staff on principles of commercialization and technology transfer to develop well-informed PNNL researcher-inventors. You will collaborate with researchers and staff to evaluate invention disclosures, conduct prior art searches, recommend patenting strategies, develop commercialization plans, conduct market research and provide research mission support.
The successful candidate will work with PNNL researchers to improve the probability of their projects resulting in protected intellectual property. You will oversee technology assets with oversight and mentorship from senior portfolio managers. You will represent the Laboratory in licensing discussions and negotiations with guidance from TDO senior staff or management.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a technical/scientific organization or technology-based business
• Education in physics, chemistry or engineering (electrical, mechanical, or chemical)
• Experience in intellectual property management and/or patent prosecution
• Demonstrated experience working in or with private sector product development/marketing functions for related industries
• Direct work experience in a research and/or prototype deployment organization
• Demonstrated skill or formal training in negotiating agreements and program sales
• Minimal prior technology transfer experience
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
HSPD-12 PIV Credential Requirement
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
• Research Associates excluded.
• *Once eligibility requirements are met.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $101,800.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $152,800.00/Yr.
