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​Latam Spanish Language Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for a Latam Spanish 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 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 one of the below educational/professional requirements:  

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

Bachelor's degree in another field and 2 years of translation experience (preferred in medical translation)   

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

Experience in medical device translation is appreciated.