Student Worker - Intellectual Property Management System (IPMS) & Data Support

As an integral member of the Technology Development & Industry Engagement (TDIE) Operations and Digital Transformation group, the Wellspring® Evolve Intellectual Property Management Solution & Data Support Student Worker will assist with preparing, organizing, and validating digital records related to invention disclosures, intellectual property/patent filings, agreements, royalty payments and annuities, and compliance documents. 

This role supports the team’s data preparation for the Wellspring® Evolve Intellectual Property Management System (IPMS) implementation — the institution’s new Salesforce-based platform for managing the end-to-end IP lifecycle from invention to commercialization. 

The ideal candidate will possess foundational knowledge of technology transfer and demonstrate technical aptitude in data systems, particularly in software development or Salesforce.com environments. 

Job Responsibilities 

Under the supervision of the TDIE leadership and Evolve implementation team, the student worker will: 

• Support data preparation of legacy technology transfer records, including invention disclosures, patent applications, and executed agreements (e.g., MTAs, DTAs, NDAs, CRAs, license and option agreements). 
• Assist with document collection and validation  
• Review and organize metadata for submission into the new Evolve IPMS. 
• Participate in system and user acceptance testing for the Evolve rollout once data migration is complete. 
• Assist with documentation of process flows and identify gaps in current workflows. 
• Contribute to the creation of user guides, data dictionaries, and configuration documentation for institutional records. 
• (Optional depending on background) Contribute to oversight of configuration tasks in Salesforce or related platforms. 

Qualifications 

Preferred Education & Background 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field with an interest in technology transfer, intellectual property management, data systems, or software development. 
• Familiarity with technology transfer concepts such as invention disclosures, licensing, Gov’t compliance reporting (e.g., iEdison), and commercialization. 
• Coursework or experience in computer science, Salesforce.com administration/development, or data analytics preferred. 

Skills 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to manage and analyze structured data. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and document management tools. 
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. 
• Work independently. 
• Eagerness to learn IP workflows and emerging enterprise technologies. 

Job Details 

• Remote 
• Hourly paid position with flexible hours up to 20 per week 
• One scheduled weekly meeting with supervisor; additional collaboration sessions as needed 

Why Join Our Team 

• Contribute to a high-impact project modernizing St. Jude’s intellectual property and innovation systems. 
• Gain experience in both technology transfer and enterprise software implementation. 
• Work directly with experts in IP management, licensing, and system integration. 
• Build technical and process-mapping skills applicable to research, tech transfer, and IT careers. 
• Join the #2 rated “America’s dream-employers” of 2025, as rated by Forbes 

About St. Jude  

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-class research institution dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood.   

St. Jude specializes in care for some of the toughest pediatric cases, all while investing in resources and technologies for cutting-edge scientific research. And families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live. Unlike other hospitals, most of the funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors.  

Our approach makes us different from most children’s hospitals. St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude has also been named among the top children’s cancer hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report since the ranking was first published in 2008.  

We treat children with cancer, blood disorders, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and other related life-threatening diseases. Acceptance to St. Jude may be based on potential eligibility for an open clinical trial. 

***To apply, please send an email expressing your interest and attach your resume to: TDIE@stjude.org