Patent Agent (Oncology & Molecular Diagnostics)

A bout our Company: Universal D X , Inc . is an international Company with a highly experienced team focused on cracking cancer’s code. Through our multi-omics and bioinformatics models, we have figured out how to read the disease’s signals in blood with high accuracy to detect cancer in its earliest stages. Starting with a colorectal cancer screening liquid biopsy test , we are building a multi-cancer platform that can identify the unique DNA regions associated with different types of cancers. The Opportunity : Universal DX is seeking an experienced Patent Agent to join our IP team responsible for identifying, protecting, and managing the company's intellectual property related to molecular diagnostics, liquid biopsy, next-generation sequencing (NGS), automation, bioinformatics, and early cancer detection technologies. Working closely with scientists, engineers, software developers, and business leaders, the Patent Agent translates complex scientific innovations into high-quality patent applications and supports the development of a strategic global patent portfolio. The Patent Agent serves as a trusted advisor to research and development teams, providing guidance on patentability, freedom-to-operate, and intellectual property strategy while collaborating with outside patent counsel on domestic and international patent prosecution. You will be part of a team that is passionate about developing novel diagnostic tests for the early detection of cancers. As part of the team, you will be in a Company that aims more than to become one of the leaders in the industry. We want to have a huge positive impact on society by achieving the ambitious purpose of “making cancer a curable disease by detecting it earlier”. How you’ll contribute: Patent Preparation and Prosecution • Prepare, draft, and prosecute patent applications (US and international ) covering molecular diagnostics, genomics, epigenetics, automation, software, and related technologies. • Conduct inventor interviews to identify patentable subject matter and accurately capture technical innovations. • Draft patent claims, specifications, figures, and responses to Office Actions. • Coordinate patent prosecution activities with outside counsel and foreign associates. • Manage continuation, divisional, continuation-in-part, and PCT filing strategies. Innovation Capture • Partner with Research & Development, Automation Engineering, Bioinformatics, Clinical Development, and Product Development teams to identify inventions throughout the product development lifecycle. • Facilitate invention disclosure meetings and evaluate new technologies for patentability and commercial value. • Educate inventors on intellectual property best practices and disclosure requirements. Patentability and Competitive Analysis • Conduct prior-art, patentability, and competitive landscape searches. • Support freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses for new products and technologies. • Monitor competitor patent filings and emerging technology trends. • Prepare patent landscape reports to support strategic decision-making. Portfolio Management • Work with IP Manager in developing and maintaining a global patent portfolio aligned with corporate strategy. • Monitor patent prosecution timelines, maintenance fees, and filing deadlines. • Evaluate patent portfolios for strategic value and recommend filing priorities. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Collaborate with: o Research & Development o Automation Engineering o Bioinformatics o Clinical Affairs o Regulatory Affairs o Quality Assurance • Ensure intellectual property considerations are integrated into product development, publication planning, and commercialization activities. Business and Legal Support • Support licensing, technology transfer, and collaboration activities. • Assist with IP due diligence for partnerships, acquisitions, and investments. • Review scientific publications and presentations to identify potential patent filings prior to public disclosu…