Job Description

• The role of the Content Specialist of Japanese Machine Assisted Translation (MAT) team covers all data quality related functions in the Linguistic related projects and roles to translate mainly Japanese patents into English.  Support effective management and champion for continuous improvement of our quality driven operational workflow. Improve translated Japanese patent content by optimizing the use of editorial resource, our workflow and operational practice and by providing oversight of the master dictionaries and pre-processing.  This position owns the responsibilities to improve Japanese to English (J to E) and English to Japanese (E to J) MAT results. 

• Participate quality assurance checks for the translation of assignee, inventor, agent names of Japanese patent and Trademark applicant names. 
• Participate quality assurance checks of weekly Japanese patents translation and performs dictionary registrations and adjustment of original writing to improve the translation quality within the expected time line. 
• Coordinate and participate in planning quality control activities of the (J to E) MAT and (E to J) MAT 
• Expertly performs duties related to the quality enhancement of the MAT results 
• Liaison with technology team on (J to E) and (E to J) MAT Quality Control matters 
• Propose (J to E) and (E to J) MAT data quality enhancements 
• Drive resolutions of a broad range of problems related to the MAT quality 
• Act as a mentor and train others at all levels 
• Provide analysis and suggestions for process and content improvements as part of daily role or through participation in project teams. 
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your manager on a permanent or temporary basis. 

Job Requirements

1. Excellent read and written Japanese and excellent read, spoken and written English. 
2. A Biology, Chemistry, Electro-engineering or Electro-communication related degree required; masters/advanced degree preferred.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Previous experience in quality control is preferable.
5. A customer-driven approach and good commercial awareness. 
6. Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines and targets. 
7. A team player with the ability to work under own initiative, driving concept to conclusion. 
8. Excellent interpersonal skills. 
9. Problem identification and solving skills. 
10. Visible “can do” approach to work and positive attitude to change. 

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