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 revisionPerforming 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.​​​​

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: 
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