Our team of colleagues in clinical research services are at the forefront of getting cures to market. We bring a high caliber of scientific and clinical expertise to the development of drugs that address the world’s most challenging health concerns. Our Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a German 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 and revision
Developing and maintaining terminology for the German language and variants thereof (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Ensuring German translation memories are updated.
Setting and executing linguistic quality assurance process for assigned languages 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.
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:
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
Severely disabled applicants with the same aptitude will be given preferential treatment. / Schwerbehinderte Bewerber werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt behandelt.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
EEO & Affirmative Action Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
