Survey Research Analyst at RWS Group

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.
• Assists in maintaining and ensuring the reliability of key operating data and databases.
• Maintains project and client records as needed.
• Composes or generates a variety of materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, training, providing written reference and/or conveying information regarding the status of projects, etc.

Skills & Experience

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. 
• 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).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding company financial and other information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; teamwork and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to resolve customer service issues in a professional and efficient manner.