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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC Behavioral and Community-Based Research Shared Resource (BCSR) team has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Translator to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

CORE JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Translator converts written and spoken information from one language to another, ensuring to maintain the original meaning, format, and tone.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                     

Reads, comprehends, and rewrites material in designated languages preserving the original meaning.

Research industry-specific terminology and use sources such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and specialized translation software. 

Proofreads translated texts following linguistic rules related to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Maintains logs/progress reports to track progress of pending and upcoming translation requests.

Follow up with internal team members and clients to ensure translation meets their needs.

Maintains consent forms and other documentation, ensuring data integrity and consistency in computer database and written records.

Attends meetings with team members as needed.

Establishes and maintains contact with clients such as patient/participants, health care providers, community agencies and study/research sponsors.

Network with field experts to stay current on new translation tools and practices ​

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Department Specific Functions:

This position is part of the Behavioral and Community-based Research Shared Resource (BCSR), which will provide professional level translations and support for administrative related activities. The incumbent will implement day-to-day activities related to research translations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Communicate with research investigators regarding requests for the translation of study documents

Review IRB approved study documents in preparation for translation

Assists BCSR management in assessing study documents for the preparation of quotes and billing for translation services

Translate documents accurately, English to Spanish, and transcribe audio/video recordings in Spanish

Review translated and transcribed materials by other staff or vendors

Maintains logs/progress reports to track progress of pending and upcoming translation requests

Organizes and handles the flow of translation requests from study investigators

Completes translations in a timely manner

Assists in any administrative related activities such as time accounting, reporting, and billing, timely and accurately

Attend meetings as needed

Prepares monthly tracking reports

Performs other duties as assigned

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                

Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Certification and Licensing:

Certified Translator preferred

Experience:

Translator certified in the state of Florida with two years of relevant work experience. A research background and familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.  Spanish translations are a key service provided by the BCSR to investigators throughout the University and cancer center. Spanish speaking translator required.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Highly organized and detail oriented.

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

Fluency in both English and Spanish required.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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