Job Description

Job Overview

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to company Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Fully comprehends project instructions, relays them appropriately and effectively to translators as well as assists them in resolving issues.
• Communicates with LV colleagues to ensure all quality tasks are completed as required to meet project specifications.
• Maintains up-to-date information in company records and databases, including the appropriate management of project documentation.
• Understands translator feedback systems and utilizes them as needed.
• Reviews and updates translations, including eCOA screen reports, in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Purchases a limited number of services from qualified translators based upon availability, language, expertise, deadlines, cost and other relevant considerations.
• Accurately and efficiently processes feedback on translation work provided by third parties.
• Ensures that all assigned quality tasks are completed as specified within established timelines and that client deliverables are free from errors.
• Ensures supplementary quality materials needed for shipment are prepared accurately (e.g. certifications).
• Serves as back-up to other LV Quality Specialists during absences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and competing work demands
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines and maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively and to clearly understand project requirements
• Fluent in written and oral English with the ability to succinctly respond to queries in a timely manner
• Proficient computer skills
• Possess the skills to problem solve issues independently
• A team player who can collaborate effectively with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information
• Quality focused and detail oriented
• Excellent proofreading and visual comparison skills
• Good understanding of general linguistics
• Aptitude to work with non-standard file types (e.g. .xml files) and manage very basic formatting tags
• Expert level understanding of English grammar, syntax and semantics

Qualification Profile

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Business, English, Foreign Language, Social or Applied Science, or another related field.
• Preferably a minimum of one year\xe2\x80\x99s experience in a fast-paced, professional environment.
• Fluency in a non-English language preferred.
• Translation experience preferred.

Life at RWS

At RWS, we\xe2\x80\x99re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding.

As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone.

We work with over 80% of the world\xe2\x80\x99s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune\xe2\x80\x99s 20 \xe2\x80\x98Most Admired Companies\xe2\x80\x99 and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65+ global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors.

If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you\xe2\x80\x99ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong.

We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise.

RWS Values

Get the 3Ps right \xe2\x80\x93 Partner, Pioneer, Progress \xe2\x80\x93 and we\xc2\xb4ll Deliver together as One RWS.

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