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Junior Translator (Chinese to English)

TransPerfect Translations Limited

  • Company Industries:Others

Job Information

  • Post Date:2019-05-30
  • Career Level:Entry Level
  • Location:Wan Chai
  • Yr(s) of Exp:1 years
  • Qualification:Degree
  • Salary:Salary provided
  • Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
  • Job Function:Translation
  • Benefits:Five-day work week, Medical insurance

Job Description

Position Summary:

TransPerfect is looking for qualified Chinese into English translators interested in a full-time position translating communication material related to clinical trials. We’re looking for candidates with a positive attitude and ambition to grow their career within the translation industry.

 

Description:

  • Successfully complete the initial internal training programme to be fully certified to handle specific clinical trial-related materials
  • Translate documents and edit translation performed by contract translators
  • Give final approval to any changes to translated documents after they have been proofread and edited
  • Keeping accurate and up-to-date translation memories, glossaries, client specifications and style guides
  • Work with multiple software tools (including Microsoft Office, CAT tools, web-based tools) on each project
  • Provide and effectively document feedback to improve the translation cycle adhering to ISO 9001 requirements
  • Maintain effective and prompt communication with peers and supervisors, including keeping Project Managers and supervisor informed of project progress
  • Juggle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining professionalism in all situations
  • Self-motivated and can work independently on each of assigned projects as well as being a good team player in a language group when a group effort is required

 

Required Skills:

  • Native or near-native English as well as native or near-native Chinese speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Traditional/Simplified Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin)
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Translation, Languages, Pharmaceutical Studies, Pharmacology or its equivalent
  • Satisfactory results on company tests
  • Minimum passing grade (subject to individual language) on appropriate foreign language tests, as applicable
    • HKDSE Chinese Language Level 5+ or equivalent in recognized examination systems
    • HKDSE English Language Level 5*+ or equivalent in recognized examination systems
  • Familiarity with computer text input tools for both Simplified and Traditional Chinese
  • 1+ year of experience translating/editing documents
  • Acute attention to detail, spelling and grammar

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Prior translation/proofreading experience
  • Experience or study related to Life Sciences or clinical trials

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