4 days ago
Spanish Latam Language Specialist
Lensa
Hybrid
Full Time
$75,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleSpanish Latam Language Specialist
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$75,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
Spanish Latam Language Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Spanish Latam Language Specialist in Latin America with experience in clinical translation and quality assurance to join the internal team. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest quality standards in all assigned translations.
Essential Functions
- 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.
Educational/Professional Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in translations, linguistics or language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized higher education institution.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Native Language: Spanish – any Latin American variant.
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- Clinical translation
- Quality Assurance
- Terminology management
- Translation Memory (TM)
- Style Guide development
- CAT tools
- Linguistic review
- Project coordination
- Detail-oriented
- Spanish (LATAM)
How to Get Hired at Lensa
- Research Thermo Fisher Scientific's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your application for the Spanish Latam Language Specialist role, emphasizing clinical translation and CAT tool expertise.
- Showcase language proficiency: Highlight your native Spanish (LATAM variant) skills and experience in managing linguistic assets.
- Prepare for technical linguistic questions: Expect inquiries on translation memory, terminology management, and QA processes specific to clinical content.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Provide examples of meticulous quality control, organization, and strong written communication abilities.
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01What specific CAT/TMS tools does Thermo Fisher Scientific utilize for the Spanish Latam Language Specialist role?
02How does Thermo Fisher Scientific ensure the quality of clinical translations for the Latin American Spanish market?
03What types of clinical documents will the Spanish Latam Language Specialist primarily work with at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
04What are the opportunities for professional growth for a Language Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
05How does Thermo Fisher Scientific manage client feedback and implement it with external translation suppliers?
06What is the typical team structure within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Language Services department for this role?
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