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 implementationPerforming quality checks on clinical translations (ICFs, protocols, IBs, patient diaries, etc.).Developing and maintaining terminology and style guides for the Japanese languageEnsuring 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