German Translator
(Source languages French & English)
CLS Communication is a subsidiary of Lionbridge, one of the world's leading translation and localisation companies. CLS specialists have been writing, editing and translating texts in every language for more than 20 years. By using modern technology, CLS is able to guarantee its clients the highest levels of security and confidentiality. Operations in Europe, Asia and America provide CLS with flexibility round the clock. We partner with our customers to break barriers and build bridges all over the world.
For our Business Unit Central Europe we are looking for a German Translator, to be based in either Lausanne, Basel or Glattbrugg-Zurich. You will be part of a team of in-house translators.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
You will translate documents for our clients from French and English into German.
Your main focus will be on clients in the finance, insurance and consulting, marketing, and/or life science sectors.
You will be working as an active member of translation project teams and will later assume the role of lead translator for specific projects and/or clients.
OUR EXPECTATIONS
You are a German native speaker, have translation qualifications (degree level or higher) with French and English as source languages and have a few years of practical experience in translation. Besides French and English, any other source language such as Italian or Spanish would be a plus. You work well under time pressure and are able to organise your priorities accordingly. Knowledge of one of our major sectors would be an advantage. As a team player, you are able to integrate quickly into a new environment and get along with people from different cultural backgrounds. A very good knowledge of common software applications such as MS Office is a prerequisite. You are also skilled in the use of Trados (Studio) or any other CAT tools.
WE OFFER
This is a full-time position. You will have the opportunity to take on responsibility as part of a multinational team in Switzerland. We also offer attractive employment conditions, flexible working hours and good opportunities for professional development.
As an experienced team working in a multicultural international environment with a demanding client segment, we offer you considerable scope for initiative and creativity.
If you have any questions, please contact Martina Pfeffer directly on +41 (0) 58 900 72 44