[Hiring] Spanish Translation Specialist @Oregon Health & Science University

Role Description

The Translation Specialist will serve as an active member of a small dedicated translations team within the Language Services department. The Translation Specialist is primarily responsible for providing accurate translation services between English and Spanish, producing timely translations for common medical documents, as well as marketing and research materials across many departments and specialties at OHSU. The position will also support the overall function of translation services for the institution, including project work, administrative support, and education and consultation on translation best practices, as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Five years of documented professional translation experience
• Three years of experience translating in the medical field

Requirements

• Native Spanish-speaker with English fluency – both written and spoken
• Cultural knowledge of and ability to translate for target audiences from Mexico and Central America
• Full understanding of the translation process and knowledge of linguistic principles as they apply to translation
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with a CAT tool
• Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

Benefits

• Work Location: Remote
• Work Schedule: 40 hours a week with a set schedule to be negotiated and agreed upon at hire. Typical department business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm PST.