Japanese Language Specialist

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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