Life Sciences Linguist_English>Korean

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