German Medical Translator

TransPerfect ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job... Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 90+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. Responsibilities As a fully fledged in-house translator you'd be working on leading global VIP client accounts, working with cutting-edge technology and delivering outstanding quality on a daily basis. We are currently recruiting for the following language combinations: * English into German Position Summary: * Translate and proofread documents, mainly specialisation (i.e. Medical, Life Sciences) from English into German * Undertake trainings on additional language pairs may be required * Edit documents translated by freelance translators or other internal linguists * Give final approval to any changes to translated documents after they have been proofread and edited * Maintain databases and use translation memories * Juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment * Keep Project Managers informed of project progress * Manage and train, where appropriate, external vendors * Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for your role and assigned by your manager/supervisor Qualifications, Skills & Experiences * Minimum of a Master's degree in translation or equivalent, preferably specialising in the Medical/Life Sciences field * Native level of German * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English * Acute attention to detail, spelling and grammar * Prior translation / proofreading experience preferred * Ability to support multiple projects * Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines