Job Description

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, 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

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