Patent Scientist

Are you a chemistry or biochemistry professional seeking to move your career path outside of the lab, or a recent graduate? We are looking for a Patent Scientist who is passionate about new and exciting developments in their field to join the team in the Auckland or Wellington office, to develop a career as a patent attorney. This role is ideal for those with a chemistry or biochemistry specialism who not only have a solid technical background but also excellent language skills they can use to make the complex world of intellectual property more accessible and engaging.

Patent Attorneys are experts in intellectual property (IP), assisting clients to protect, commercialise, enforce, and defend their IP rights. You do not need a legal background to embark on this career path. We provide comprehensive support and training to help you acquire the necessary legal skills. As a Patent Scientist, you will build on your scientific experience by studying for your Masters in Intellectual Property, while gaining on the job experience as you work toward becoming a fully qualified Patent Attorney.

As a Patent Scientist, you will assist qualified Patent Attorneys in assessing client inventions and preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications in NZ, Australia and internationally. In this role, you will navigate diverse and cutting-edge technologies and developments. At the same time, if you love writing, words, and grammar, you can find satisfaction in the nuanced art of drafting patent applications and employing your creativity and problem-solving skills in arguing for the novelty and inventiveness of new inventions. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of like-minded individuals as you manage ever-unique tasks for local and international clients.

What’s in it for you?

At AJ Park we offer rewarding careers, competitive salaries and a holistic range of benefits. These include:

• Paid parental leave of up to 18 weeks plus 3 weeks partner leave
• Leave purchase scheme (up to 2 weeks)
• 1 day paid birthday leave
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub
• Hybrid working as standard
• Structured professional development programmes
• Fresh fruit delivered daily and weekly morning tea
• Collaborative and inclusive culture