Italian Language Specialist

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Job Description

reputed company 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:  

• reputed company 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