The Linguistic Specialist is a key player at TransPerfect, whose mastery of a particular language will allow them to provide written translation and proofreading services within the Life Sciences field. The Linguistic Specialist will be responsible for all aspects regarding quality production within certain language/geographic regions.
Description:
Understand TransPerfect’s quality standards and make sure that they are upheld to meet client expectations
Translate and proofread various types of documents (based on subject matter expertise)
Edit translation jobs completed by freelance translators
Ensure translated documents mirror the original source document
Maintain databases and use translation memories
Approve/reject client changes to delivered files
Properly utilize all appropriate supplemental materials (refer to client PAQ, reference materials, translation/interpretation glossaries, etc.), making sure they are consistent throughout jobs
Efficiently maintain formal disciplined operational procedures across a variety of client projects
Track project-specific non-conformances and their resolutions
Provide feedback to Project Managers regarding project-specific non-conformances, their resolutions, and quality of the deliverable
Be responsible for any errors/omissions associated with a project in which the Linguistic Specialist is involved
Juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Establish and maintain excellent relationships with Project Managers
Be flexible with changes of priorities
Complete any other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by a manager/supervisor
Required skills and experience:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the Korean (native level) as well as full proficiency in English
Experience translating or editing documents
Experience interpreting both into and from a specified language pair
Exceptional problem solving skills
Satisfactory results on company tests
Minimum passing grade (subject to individual language) on appropriate foreign language tests, as applicable
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent