German Language Specialist

ThermoFisher Scientific Language Servicesis expanding its Language Specialist team to support biotech medical device and product-focused clients. We are seeking an experiencedGerman Language Specialistwith a strong technical/medical background and proven language lead or quality lead experience.

This role goes beyond translation and focuses on linguistic governance externallinguistalignment terminology oversight and final quality validation across complex technical documentation.

Essential Functions

• Acting as linguistic lead for Germanlife sciencesand medical device content.

• Coordinating and managing the final linguistic quality of assigned projects to ensure compliance with client regulatory and formatting standards.

• Aligning and guiding external linguists on client-specific instructions terminology tone and formatting requirements.

• Performing final QA and LSO validation of high-impact deliverables.

• Reviewing and quality checking content such as:

Instructions for Use (IFUs)for life sciences and diagnostic products

Technical documentation for laboratory instruments and reagents

Safety and labeling content

Technical data sheets and product specifications

Clinical Trial Documentation (ICFs Protocols etc.)

• Developingmaintaining and governingterminologydatabases and style guides.

• Running andmaintaininglanguage assetssuch as translation memories.

• Monitoring outsourced translations using CAT/TMS tools and ensuring consistency across suppliers.

• Analyzinglinguistic quality issues and implementing continuous improvement plans in collaboration with Project Management.

• Performing occasional linguistic tasks including translation revision and implementation of client feedback.

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelorsdegree in translationslinguisticsor language studies with significant translation studies from a recognized institution or higher education.
Bachelors degree in another field and 2 years of translation experience (preferred in medical device/biotech translation)
If noBachelorsdegree 5 years of translation experience (preferred in medical device/biotech translation).

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities:

• Native-level Germanproficiency.

• Proven experience in medicaldevice life sciences or medical translation; clinical translation experience is considered an asset.

• Demonstrated experience asLanguageLead Quality Lead or senior reviewer.

• Strong knowledge ofIFUsand medical device regulatory documentation.

• Advanced CAT/TMS tool experience.

• Proven terminology and translation memory managementexpertise.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Scientifically curious and motivated to deepen product understanding.

• Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiencyin MS Office Suite.