Entry-level Translator - Chinese into English

TransPerfect ,
London, Greater London
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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. Locations: INTL-London We're looking for talented translation graduates looking to begin their careers in the industry. You'll take part in our tailor-made training program taking the skills from your degree and developing them to become one of our top in-house translators. 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: * Chinese into English Position summary: * Translate and proofread documents, mainly specialisation (i.e. Medical, Life Sciences) from Chinese into English * 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 Qualifications, experience and skills: * Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in translation or equivalent, preferably specialising in the Life Sciences or Medical field * Native level of English * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Chinese * 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

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