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Spanish translation refers to the process of converting written or spoken content from another language into Spanish, or vice versa. Professional Spanish translators ensure that the meaning, tone, and context of the original message are accurately preserved. They may work with a variety of materials, such as documents, websites, books, or audio recordings. Spanish translators often specialize in specific fields like legal, medical, or technical translation to provide the highest quality work.
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Translator (Spanish/English)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Seattle, WA

$29.77 - $42.39/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Collaborative Data Services (CDS) provides scientific support to researchers at the Fred Hutch. We are currently seeking a part-time English-Spanish Translator who will be responsible for translating and/or reviewing a variety of materials including but not limited to study documents and recordings of interviews and focus groups. The incumbent follows strict regulatory guidelines in accomplishing work assignments.  Non-routine decisions are referred to the supervisor. The position reports to the CDS Project Manager.

This is a part-time position, planned for 15-19 hours per week.


  • Translating research study documents, web copy, marketing materials, etc., from English to Spanish (forward and back translation).
  • Transcribing recorded phone interviews and focus groups from English to Spanish (forward and back translation).
  • Performing sight translation when needed
  • Understanding the study client’s target demographic and be able to render a full adaptation of the translated material.
  • Collaborating with translation team to coordinate translation assignments for projects and regulatory deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years of verifiable experience providing document translations in a professional setting.
  • Skilled and comfortable with translating and adapting research study documents that contain technical research/medical information; for example: research study protocols, informed consents, and participant surveys and questionnaires or have a strong desire or interest to learn.
  • Certified by DSHS, American Translators Association (ATA) OR have obtained a university degree in Translation, Interpretation or Applied Linguistics OR have obtained a certificate from an accredited school or organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong ability to communicate and translate professionally and accurately in Spanish and English (oral and written).
  • Comfortable learning new software, computer assisted translation tools (CAT), and experience with Microsoft applications.
  • Interpretation (Spanish/English) experience and certification strongly preferred.
  • Ability to multitask and be flexible.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Highly organized and able to accurately document information.
  • Understanding of regional variations of Spanish is a plus.
  • Knowledge of medical and research terminology in Spanish is a plus.
  • Experience with computer-assisted translation tools, style guides and terminology databases
  • Prior translation experience

The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.77 to $42.39 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.


This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.


Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 13 days per year).


We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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