Italian Language Specialist

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Language Services is looking for an Italian 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 

• Performing quality checks on clinical translations (ICFs, protocols, IBs, patient diaries, etc.).  

• Developing and maintaining terminology for the Italian language 

• Ensuring Italian 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.   

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: Italian 

• 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