Latam-Spanish Language Specialist

Description

Summary: This role involves ensuring the quality of Latam Spanish clinical translations, developing language assets, and coordinating linguistic quality assurance. Highlights: 1. Focus on quality assurance for Latam Spanish clinical translations 2. Opportunity to manage and develop language assets 3. Utilize CAT technology to monitor translation quality **Work Schedule** Standard (Mon\-Fri)**Environmental Conditions** Office**Job Description** **Latam Spanish Language Specialist** Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Latam Spanish 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 language * Ensuring Spanish Latam 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 translation, linguistics or language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized higher education institution. Bachelor's degree in another field and 2 years of translation experience (preferred in medical translation) **Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** Native Language: Spanish – Argentinian variant preferred. **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