Location: Rockville,MD, USA
**Description**
**Job Duties :**
Works closely with a team of high-performing scientists and translators responsible for the production of documentary standards in Spanish, scientifically equivalent to the original English versions. Edits and proofreads scientific content of USP-NF, and other USP documents translated into Spanish for scientific accuracy. Assists in planning the workflow process for translation and scientific revision. Identifies deficiencies and suggests corrective actions for consideration by senior USP staff. Identifies errors in chemical names of drug substances and formulas and suggests corrective actions, including the maintenance of errata system in English and Spanish. Compiles new entries to include in an English-Spanish scientific glossary to be reviewed and approved by senior staff and the bilingual expert panel. Actively participates in the maintenance and update of the Spanish scientific resources. Makes style recommendations to Spanish editors and translators, including maintenance of the guidance documents for editorial style. Researches scientific literature in Spanish and English to resolve issues with unclear text. Communicates with scientific staff as needed to ensure accuracy, quality and clarity of the translated text. Reviews USP Spanish scientific documents as necessary. Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in related scientific fields. Performs other duties related to scientific translation/edition as required/assigned. Spanish language required
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely-related field plus 10 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a pharmaceutical occupation. In the alternative, employer will accept Master's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely-related field plus 7 years of experience in a pharmaceutical occupation or Ph.D. degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or closely-related field plus 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical occupation. The required experience must have included each of the following:
+ 5 years of experience working with USP-NF analytical methods and standards, or other compendial standards;
+ 5 years of experience in the areas of physicochemical analysis, bioassays, and microbiology for pharmaceutical products;
+ 5 years of experience with pharmaceutical terminology in Spanish related to regulatory, analytical, quality control/assurance fields;
+ 5 years of experience working with scientific/technical documents in Spanish.
Please apply online at Refer to Job code #SS2S/20421.14.10.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
**Job Category** Chemistry & Scientific Standards
**Job Type** Full-Time