Japanese Language Specialist
Job Description
**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
**Japanese Language Specialist**
Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Japanese 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, revision, client feedback implementation
+ Performing quality checks on clinical translations (ICFs, protocols, IBs, patient diaries, etc.).
+ Developing and maintaining terminology and style guides for the Japanese language
+ Ensuring Japanese translation memories are updated.
+ Setting and executing linguistic quality assurance process for the assigned language 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 team.
**Applicants should meet one of the below educational/professional requirements:**
Bachelor's degree in translations, linguistics or language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized institution or higher education.
Bachelor's degree in another field and 2 years of full-time translation experience (preferred in clinical translation).If no Bachelor's degree, 5 years of full-time translation experience (preferred in clinical translation).
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
Native Language: Japanese
**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
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
**Japanese Language Specialist**
Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Japanese 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, revision, client feedback implementation
+ Performing quality checks on clinical translations (ICFs, protocols, IBs, patient diaries, etc.).
+ Developing and maintaining terminology and style guides for the Japanese language
+ Ensuring Japanese translation memories are updated.
+ Setting and executing linguistic quality assurance process for the assigned language 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 team.
**Applicants should meet one of the below educational/professional requirements:**
Bachelor's degree in translations, linguistics or language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized institution or higher education.
Bachelor's degree in another field and 2 years of full-time translation experience (preferred in clinical translation).If no Bachelor's degree, 5 years of full-time translation experience (preferred in clinical translation).
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**
Native Language: Japanese
**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
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.