Localization Specialist, Russian (3-Year Fixed Term)

Description

Summary of the Position

This is a non-supervisory position responsible for performing various high-impact functions for the online publication of USP documents, internal projects, and other related content in the Russian language. This position’s role combines different skills that include project management, translation, editing, linguistic QA and DTP skills. The Translation/Localization specialist will also work closely with translation vendors to ensure high quality and cost-effective translations.

This position is a three-year fixed term role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drives the strategy to develop Russian linguistic and technical resources: Style Guides, Termbases, LQA model(s), Translation Memories, etc.
• Participates in the coordination of translation projects across internal departments to ensure that translated USP documentation and web content reflect key messages accurately and are appropriate to Russian-speaking audiences.
• Translates official USP-NF content into Russian in compliance with approved USP linguistic resources.
• Revises and edits own translation work and that of other professional translators to ensure that it is accurate, complete, and stylistically appropriate before delivery for scientific review.
• Participate in the localization and translation (L&T) process from string management to application implementation.
• Communicates status, timelines, and provides solutions when identifying preventative and corrective actions.
• Monitors and reports on vendor performance. Assists in conducting post-mortem meetings. Addresses quality concerns with vendors and drives quality improvements.
• Processes and solves DITA file issues. Follows best practices for file and folder integrity and version control.
• Conducts pertinent research for translated document to guarantee that meaning is correctly interpreted, and that appropriate specialized terminology is employed
• Demonstrates sound decision-making while preparing high-impact scientific documents by identifying errata or other errors that affect end-users outside of USP
• Participates in process improvements and upgrades of translation resources and internal instructions to support compliance with ISO 17100 requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Russian Translation, Linguistics and/or Foreign Language Studies with 5 years of hands on experience as professional translator and/or translation/localization project manager, or Bachelor’s Degree with an equivalent combination of 3 years of hands-on experience as a
• At least 1 year experience in the following areas: professional experience using xml authoring software (Oxygen preferred) and/or use of CAT tools (MemoQ preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of agile project management principles
• Professional experience using XML authoring software (Oxygen preferred)
• Intermediate or upper-intermediate knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, French or Chinese (a plus)
• Authoritative mastery of text translation/revision techniques, practices, and theories
• Experience working with electronic file tracking and workflow procedures (CMS/TMS-MemoQ Server preferred)
• Intermediate knowledge and/or use of Xbench, SGML, DITA, HTML, CSS, and PYTHON
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator strongly preferred).
• Establish effective working relationships in a team setting through active participation

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

The following COVID-19 provisions will apply to selected candidate(s) hired:

As a condition of employment with United States Pharmacopeial Convention’s (USP) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees and contingent staff hired after July 1st, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

USP offers an impressive benefits package, including:
Generous paid time off – 15 paid holidays, 10 sick days and 15 vacation days per year to start

An annual 401(k) contribution, beginning after 1 year of service, of 10% of pay (base and bonus) every pay period that vests immediately

Comprehensive individual and family healthcare plans with affordable premiums and low annual deductibles.

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP brings together more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver its mission to strengthen the supply of safe quality medicines and supplements worldwide. USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Category Publications

Job Type Full-Time