Language Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a German Language Specialist with experience in clinical translation and Quality Assurance to join the internal team. Essential functions would include:

• Coordinating and managing the final quality of assigned translations to ensure a high quality standard.
• Running language assets, e.g. translation memories, terminology and style guides.
• Performing occasional linguistic tasks including initial translation and revision.
• Performing Quality Checks on clinical translations (ICFs, protocols, patient diaries, etc.).
• Developing and maintaining terminology for the German language and variants thereof (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Ensuring German translation memories are updated.
• Setting and executing linguistic quality assurance process for assigned languages globally as required.
• Using CAT technology to monitor quality of outsourced language translations and external suppliers.
• Analyzing language quality issues and working on any quality improvement plans with project management.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants should meet one of the below educational/professional requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in translations, linguistics or language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized institution or higher education.
2. Bachelor's degree in another field and 2 years of full-time translation experience (preferred in clinical translation).
3. If no Bachelor's degree, 5 years of full-time translation experience (preferred in clinical translation).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
CAT/TMS tool experience required.
Proven Terminology and TM experience required.
Proven skills of multi-tasking, time management, organization, and attention to detail.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office suite.