German Translator
About the role
As a translator at Epic, you’ll apply your extensive language skills to clearly and accurately translate a wide range of documentation, training materials, and software for a world leader in electronic medical records technology. Your input will help shape our localization efforts, quality assurance, and terminology maintenance. Translators are given a high degree of autonomy and independence, and are responsible for managing and executing important translation projects. You’ll be actively involved in our clinical, administrative and financial products and work closely with our implementation, technical support and sales teams to produce innovative software for German-speaking healthcare organizations.
Responsibilities
- Translate a wide range of documentation, training materials, and software from American English into German
- Ensure translations maintain appropriate feeling, tone, and style
- Collaborate with implementation, technical support, and sales teams to produce innovative software
- Manage and execute important translation projects with a high degree of autonomy and independence
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
- Strong preference for experience translating from American English into German
- Ability to ensure translations maintain appropriate feeling, tone, and style
- No prior experience with Epic software is required; training will be provided
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Passionate about improving healthcare through technology
Skills
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
- Annual raises and bonuses
- Stock grants
- Four-week sabbatical after five years
- Relocation to Madison, WI area (reimbursed)
Pay
Salary will be based on qualifications, and a thorough benefits package provided.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate translation needs.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Stock grants
- Four-week sabbatical after five years
Skills
- Fluency in German and English
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Equal Opportunity Employer
Epic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. We believe that diverse teams lead to better outcomes and a stronger company.