Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate

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    "description_html": "<strong>Job:</strong> Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate<br><strong>Location:</strong> Milwaukee, WI<br><strong>Organization:</strong> UWM Research Foundation<br> <div class=\"WordSection1\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\">Join our team as an Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\">Hybrid | Full-Time | Milwaukee, WI</span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Help move cutting-edge university research from the lab to the marketplace.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) is seeking a curious, highly organized, and people-oriented professional to support the evaluation and commercialization of innovative technologies arising from UW–Milwaukee research.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">This role sits at the intersection of science, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and relationship management. You will work directly with researchers, inventors, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to help advance early-stage discoveries into real-world impact.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">This is an ideal opportunity for someone who:</span></span></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Enjoys learning about new technologies and innovations</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Thrives in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Is analytical, adaptable, and detail-oriented</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Enjoys working with people as much as ideas</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Wants hands-on exposure to patents, licensing, startups, and innovation strategy</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">You will have visibility into the full commercialization process and play a role in everything from invention evaluation to patent support to licensing and startup development.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Evaluate & Analyze New Technologies</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Conduct prior art searches and market research to assess novelty, patentability, and commercial potential</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Work directly with inventors to understand technologies and identify commercialization pathways</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Support Intellectual Property & Patent Activities</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Assist in managing UWMRF’s patent portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Support patent drafting and prosecution activities</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Prepare and organize IP-related documents and filings</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Advance Technology Commercialization Efforts</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Support marketing and outreach efforts for university technologies</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Research companies, industries, and potential licensing partners</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Assist with startup and commercialization initiatives</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Contribute to Operational & Administrative Excellence</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Coordinate meetings, reports, correspondence, and project tracking</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Utilize Inteum and related systems to document commercialization activities</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Help keep multiple innovation projects moving forward simultaneously</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b>What We’re Looking For</b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Required Qualifications</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field OR non-science degree with relevant commercialization, innovation, startup, IP, or research administration experience</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Strong communication and relationship-management skills</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Ability to balance competing priorities without losing attention to detail</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Preferred Qualifications</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Master’s degree or PhD strongly valued</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Experience or exposure to patents, intellectual property, licensing, startups, research commercialization, or technology transfer</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Why This Role Stands Out</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Work on cutting-edge innovations before they reach the marketplace</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Gain hands-on exposure to patents, licensing, startups, and technology transfer</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Support innovators and entrepreneurs making a real-world impact</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Be involved in every stage of the commercialization journey</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Learn continuously in a highly interdisciplinary environment</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values curiosity and initiative</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b>What’s In It For You?</b></span></span></span></div><div class=\"WordSection2\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• 403(b) with 7.5% employer contribution</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Long-Term Disability Coverage</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Life Insurance</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Flexible Spending Account</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Parental Leave</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Free heated-garage parking</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Modern workspace with sit/stand desks and Herman Miller chairs</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Casual Fridays and a relaxed, friendly team culture</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Monthly fresh organic fruit in the office</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Annual holiday party + summer picnic</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Optional Aflac insurance</span></span></span></span></div><br clear=\"all\" style=\"page-break-before:auto;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Salary:</span></b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"> Competitive and based on experience</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">About UWM Research Foundation</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The UWM Foundation serves as the philanthropic and commercialization backbone of UW–Milwaukee, supporting excellence in research, education, and community engagement. Through UWMRF, we help bring innovative technologies to market, fostering entrepreneurship and advancing discoveries that make a difference.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Ready to Apply?</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Submit your resume here:</span><br><a href=\"https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure2.entertimeonline.com%2Fta%2F7639.careers%3FShowJob%3D839007810&c=E,1,ARzKq98Y4TgOZ4EZx8nQj1O6K95zmpL_ljyCmmWQ38W8P0hIey-UWnInXdFyOiYdbSgyov7kopFoD4kSyktmw0HXuklQzUp5KdJhRGKhNA,,&typo=0\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\">https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/7639.careers?ShowJob=839007810</span></span></a></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The UWM Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.</span></i></span></span><br><br> <p><strong>We Make it Easy</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more </em><em>than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em>As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.</em></p>",
    "description_text": "Job: Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate\n Location: Milwaukee, WI\n Organization: UWM Research Foundation\n  Join our team as an Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate\n Hybrid | Full-Time | Milwaukee, WI\n Help move cutting-edge university research from the lab to the marketplace.\n The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) is seeking a curious, highly organized, and people-oriented professional to support the evaluation and commercialization of innovative technologies arising from UW–Milwaukee research.\n This role sits at the intersection of science, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and relationship management. You will work directly with researchers, inventors, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to help advance early-stage discoveries into real-world impact.\n This is an ideal opportunity for someone who: Enjoys learning about new technologies and innovations\n Thrives in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces\n Can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously\n Is analytical, adaptable, and detail-oriented\n Enjoys working with people as much as ideas\n Wants hands-on exposure to patents, licensing, startups, and innovation strategy\n You will have visibility into the full commercialization process and play a role in everything from invention evaluation to patent support to licensing and startup development.\n What You’ll Do\n Evaluate & Analyze New Technologies Conduct prior art searches and market research to assess novelty, patentability, and commercial potential\n Work directly with inventors to understand technologies and identify commercialization pathways\n Support Intellectual Property & Patent Activities\n • Assist in managing UWMRF’s patent portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel\n • Support patent drafting and prosecution activities\n • Prepare and organize IP-related documents and filings\n Advance Technology Commercialization Efforts\n • Support marketing and outreach efforts for university technologies\n • Research companies, industries, and potential licensing partners\n • Assist with startup and commercialization initiatives\n Contribute to Operational & Administrative Excellence\n • Coordinate meetings, reports, correspondence, and project tracking\n • Utilize Inteum and related systems to document commercialization activities\n • Help keep multiple innovation projects moving forward simultaneously\n What We’re Looking For\n Required Qualifications\n • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field OR non-science degree with relevant commercialization, innovation, startup, IP, or research administration experience\n • Approximately 2–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred\n • Strong communication and relationship-management skills\n • Ability to balance competing priorities without losing attention to detail\n Preferred Qualifications\n • Master’s degree or PhD strongly valued\n • Experience or exposure to patents, intellectual property, licensing, startups, research commercialization, or technology transfer\n Why This Role Stands Out Work on cutting-edge innovations before they reach the marketplace\n Gain hands-on exposure to patents, licensing, startups, and technology transfer\n Support innovators and entrepreneurs making a real-world impact\n Be involved in every stage of the commercialization journey\n Learn continuously in a highly interdisciplinary environment\n Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values curiosity and initiative\n What’s In It For You?\n • 403(b) with 7.5% employer contribution\n • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance\n • Long-Term Disability Coverage\n • Life Insurance\n • Flexible Spending Account\n • Parental Leave\n • Free heated-garage parking\n • Modern workspace with sit/stand desks and Herman Miller chairs\n • Casual Fridays and a relaxed, friendly team culture\n • Monthly fresh organic fruit in the office\n • Annual holiday party + summer picnic\n • Optional Aflac insurance\n Salary: Competitive and based on experience\n About UWM Research Foundation\n The UWM Foundation serves as the philanthropic and commercialization backbone of UW–Milwaukee, supporting excellence in research, education, and community engagement. Through UWMRF, we help bring innovative technologies to market, fostering entrepreneurship and advancing discoveries that make a difference.\n Ready to Apply?\n Submit your resume here:\n https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/7639.careers?ShowJob=839007810\n The UWM Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.\n  We Make it Easy\n Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.\n As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.\n We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.",
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      "description": "<strong>Job:</strong> Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate<br><strong>Location:</strong> Milwaukee, WI<br><strong>Organization:</strong> UWM Research Foundation<br> <div class=\"WordSection1\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\">Join our team as an Intellectual Property & Commercialization Associate</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\">Hybrid | Full-Time | Milwaukee, WI</span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Help move cutting-edge university research from the lab to the marketplace.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) is seeking a curious, highly organized, and people-oriented professional to support the evaluation and commercialization of innovative technologies arising from UW–Milwaukee research.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">This role sits at the intersection of science, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and relationship management. You will work directly with researchers, inventors, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to help advance early-stage discoveries into real-world impact.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">This is an ideal opportunity for someone who:</span></span></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Enjoys learning about new technologies and innovations</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Thrives in a fast-paced environment with many moving pieces</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Is analytical, adaptable, and detail-oriented</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Enjoys working with people as much as ideas</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Wants hands-on exposure to patents, licensing, startups, and innovation strategy</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">You will have visibility into the full commercialization process and play a role in everything from invention evaluation to patent support to licensing and startup development.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b>What You’ll Do</b></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Evaluate & Analyze New Technologies</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Conduct prior art searches and market research to assess novelty, patentability, and commercial potential</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Work directly with inventors to understand technologies and identify commercialization pathways</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Support Intellectual Property & Patent Activities</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Assist in managing UWMRF’s patent portfolio and coordinate with outside counsel</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Support patent drafting and prosecution activities</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Prepare and organize IP-related documents and filings</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Advance Technology Commercialization Efforts</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Support marketing and outreach efforts for university technologies</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Research companies, industries, and potential licensing partners</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Assist with startup and commercialization initiatives</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Contribute to Operational & Administrative Excellence</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Coordinate meetings, reports, correspondence, and project tracking</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Utilize Inteum and related systems to document commercialization activities</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Help keep multiple innovation projects moving forward simultaneously</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b>What We’re Looking For</b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Required Qualifications</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field OR non-science degree with relevant commercialization, innovation, startup, IP, or research administration experience</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant professional experience preferred</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Strong communication and relationship-management skills</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Ability to balance competing priorities without losing attention to detail</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Preferred Qualifications</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Master’s degree or PhD strongly valued</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Experience or exposure to patents, intellectual property, licensing, startups, research commercialization, or technology transfer</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Why This Role Stands Out</span></b></span></span></span><ul><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Work on cutting-edge innovations before they reach the marketplace</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Gain hands-on exposure to patents, licensing, startups, and technology transfer</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Support innovators and entrepreneurs making a real-world impact</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Be involved in every stage of the commercialization journey</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Learn continuously in a highly interdisciplinary environment</span></span></span></span></li><li class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" style=\"margin-left:8px;\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values curiosity and initiative</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b>What’s In It For You?</b></span></span></span></div><div class=\"WordSection2\"><span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• 403(b) with 7.5% employer contribution</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Long-Term Disability Coverage</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Life Insurance</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Flexible Spending Account</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Parental Leave</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Free heated-garage parking</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Modern workspace with sit/stand desks and Herman Miller chairs</span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">• Casual Fridays and a 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Foundation</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The UWM Foundation serves as the philanthropic and commercialization backbone of UW–Milwaukee, supporting excellence in research, education, and community engagement. Through UWMRF, we help bring innovative technologies to market, fostering entrepreneurship and advancing discoveries that make a difference.</span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Ready to Apply?</span></b></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">Submit your resume here:</span><br><a href=\"https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure2.entertimeonline.com%2Fta%2F7639.careers%3FShowJob%3D839007810&c=E,1,ARzKq98Y4TgOZ4EZx8nQj1O6K95zmpL_ljyCmmWQ38W8P0hIey-UWnInXdFyOiYdbSgyov7kopFoD4kSyktmw0HXuklQzUp5KdJhRGKhNA,,&typo=0\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;\">https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/7639.careers?ShowJob=839007810</span></span></a></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\">The UWM Foundation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.</span></i></span></span><br><br> <p><strong>We Make it Easy</strong></p>\n\n<p><em>Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more </em><em>than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.</em></p>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p><em>As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.</em></p>\n\n<p><em>We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. 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