About the role 
Under the general supervision of the LV Services Manager, completes LV related projects from research and reconciliation perspective and completes research projects for presentation/publication. 

Key Responsibilities 
* Understands and adheres to company Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
* Reviews source documents for structure and ease of translation to foreign language/country of study.
* Compares and reconciles concepts between source document and back translation.
* Creates documents for use during LV projects, including concept elaboration guides and paraphrase guides.
* Evaluates subject understanding of items following cognitive debriefing, and makes recommendations regarding the resolution of conceptual issues present in the translation. 
* Prepares validation report as summary of LV project including comments specific to particular study.
* Conducts academic research studies to provide further expertise in translation related areas. Authors related abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
* Coordinates with colleagues in other departments for the purpose of ensuring efficient workflow.
* Maintains accurate and up-to-date spreadsheets and other documents needed to ensure that that there is a complete overview of the current status of research projects and that information is readily retrievable.

 Skills & Experience Requirement 
* Survey research background with understanding of requirements related to linguistic validation.
* Knowledge of English grammar, syntax, and word usage, and excellent writing and proofreading skills.
* Organizational and time management skills.
* Knowledge of related company LV procedures
* Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, and to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Office 365/Skype).
* Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
* Advanced Degree in Survey Research, Public Health or related field required.
* Successful experience as an LV Project Manager preferred.
* Foreign Language knowledge desirable.
* Previous experience in the translation field desirable. 

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