On Call Patent Searcher
Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Sep 24, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Supporting a government program remotely, the On Call Patent Searcher will perform detailed patent and non-patent literature searches, analyze complex search requests, and prepare high-quality search results.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct detailed patent and non-patent literature searches in various online databases, with a preference for mechanical technology
- Analyze complex search requests to develop and modify effective search strategies
- Review and prepare search results for customers in specified formats while ensuring clarity and accuracy
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technology field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in electronic database searching
- Expertise in complex searching of scientific and technical literature and patents using major online commercial and in-house tools
- Knowledge of the U.S. patent system and patent examining procedures
- Experience in searching for scientific and technical literature in at least one technology area
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