Latam-Spanish Language Specialist

**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** ​**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 – Argentinian variant preferred. **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