Translator-Reviser (Korean/English)
Organizational Context
The PCT Translation Division within WIPO's Patents and Technology Sector is responsible for high-quality translation of patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). This includes scientific, technical, and legal documents, primarily abstracts and reports related to patentability. The division ensures accurate and publication-ready translations for international patent applications.
Job Purpose
This role ensures the delivery of high-quality translations for specialized scientific and technical texts within international patent applications. The incumbent will assess translation quality, perform self-revision of complex materials, and respond to translation-related inquiries from various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include enhancing translator and supplier capabilities, improving translation and terminological resources, refining quality control processes, and leveraging advanced language technologies to optimize delivery and enhance client experience.
Responsibilities
Assess the quality of translations from Korean into English for patent, scientific, and technical content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines, and provide feedback to suppliers. Revise translations from in-house translators as needed. Respond authoritatively to complex translation queries from suppliers and end-users, and contribute to process improvements. Translate, post-edit, and self-revise a wide range of scientific and technical texts from Korean to English, meeting quality and timeliness standards. Train and mentor translators, including trainees and agencies, on translation specifics and PCT requirements, developing training materials and quality assurance input. Participate in compiling and researching terminology for the division's database to ensure consistency. Assist in selecting and assessing candidates for translation roles and providers. Evaluate and utilize the latest translation technologies, providing linguistic expertise for efficient solutions and assessing their impact on performance and quality.
Work Experience
At least seven years of relevant professional experience, primarily in technical or scientific translation. Experience in intellectual property translation is desirable.
Skills
Advanced translation, revision, editing, and quality assessment skills. Ability to provide constructive feedback and train translators. Proficiency in understanding scientific, technical, and legal concepts. Skill in using modern translation technology and software. Strong communication, interpersonal, and client engagement abilities. Ability to work accurately under deadlines in a multicultural environment.