Life Sciences & Marketing​/UI French-France Linguist

Location: Spain

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Job Responsibilities:

The Linguist, performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation and copy edit tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) for assigned accounts/projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Linguist, performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation and copy edit tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) for assigned accounts/projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

Main Duties

* Perform both Marketing/UI and Life Sciences translations and reviews (English to French-France)

* Perform copy edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts (English to French-France)

* Perform lead support on assigned projects or accounts.

* Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project

* Conduct research to ensure the best quality of delivery

* Master or learn the tools associated with translation work

* Precisely follow the established processes, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to do so.

* Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

* Participating in the development of new and improved working processes

* Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts' and Welocalize's needs

Qualification and Required Skills

* Native fluency in French-France

* Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)

* 3+ years experience in Translation/Localization of Marketing/UI & Life Sciences content. Experience in Finance translation would be a plus.

* University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Thorough understanding of the localization process.

* Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.

* Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists

* Other Skills

* Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly

* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work with tight deadlines

* Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback

* Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.

* Ability to work within a remote team.

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