English Linguist with Hebrew

TransPerfect; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global language services provider is seeking an Associate Linguist to prioritize linguistic tasks for various document types. Successful candidates will demonstrate native-level English proficiency, excellent communication skills in Hebrew, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced work environments. Responsibilities include upholding quality standards, performing linguistic tasks accurately, and working closely with team leadership. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, along with adaptability and organizational proficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have cultural knowledge in both Hebrew and English.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Prior experience with life-science content is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold quality standards to meet client expectations.
• Perform linguistic tasks according to project specifications.
• Work under close supervision of management.
• Achieve quality and efficiency targets set by the supervisor.

Skills

Native Level of English

Excellent communication skills in Hebrew

Cultural knowledge in Hebrew and English

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

Translation certificate

Job description

Associate Linguists prioritize linguistic tasks for various types of documents depending on Production needs and in accordance with their subject matter expertise. Their linguistic skills are certified as part of the hiring process.

DESCRIPTION

• Understand TransPerfect’s quality standards and ensure they are upheld to meet client expectations
• Take part in and pass all trainings required for Associate Linguists, including but not limited to their subject matter certification, tech tools, TPT production processes, and Quality Assurance process
• Easily navigate among company resources, including but not limited to, Confluence, Launchpad, technology
• Perform all linguistic tasks according to project specifications, including but not limited to project instructions, reference materials, language assets (translation memory, glossary, style guide
• Follow internal and client processes on all projects
• Work under close supervision of the Team Lead/a more senior member of the team
• Achieve quality and efficiency targets as set by manager/supervisor
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• Native Level of English
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in Hebrew
• Cultural knowledge in both Hebrew and English
• Be flexible with changes of priorities and adaptive to a fast-paced work environment, including being open to align with Production and team needs and urgencies
• Flexibility and adaptability to the different assignments and tasks using the relevant skills and tools in each case (accuracy, creativity, terminology adequacy
• Ability to effectively multitask in order to simultaneously execute multiple projects
• Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, results-oriented, self-motivated
• Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under pressure and tight deadlines
• Problem solving/critical thinking skill
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and/or translation certificate
• Must have successfully passed the Internal Linguistic testing in line with TransPerfect’s TLC program
• Prior translation/proofreading/copywriting/etc. with life-science contents would be a plus