Japanese Language Specialist

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 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 Apply tot his job