Thermo Fisher

Spanish Latam Language Specialist

Remote, Colombia Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Spanish Latam Language Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Spanish Language Specialist in Latin America 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 language 

  • Ensuring Spanish Latam 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 the below educational/professional requirements: 

Bachelor's degree in translations, linguistics or language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized higher education institution. 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Native Language: Spanish – any Latin American variant - 

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