Bixal Is Hiring A Spanish Translator

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Why Choose Bixal? 🤔

Bixal is a consulting firm based in Fairfax, VA, partnering with governments and organizations to enhance community services and experiences. Leveraging evidence-based knowledge and innovative technology, we empower our clients to fulfill their missions effectively, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Our Core Values 🌟

• People-First: Valuing individuals in every aspect of our work.
• Collaboration and Transparency: Fostering open communication and teamwork.
• Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and ongoing development.
• Creating Lasting Impact: Driving meaningful outcomes and positive change.

About the Role 📝

We are seeking a Spanish Translator to support a federal health information initiative with the National Library of Medicine (NLM). This role involves developing and maintaining consumer health information resources such as MedlinePlus, ensuring Spanish-speaking audiences access accurate, culturally appropriate, and current health information.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

• Translate English health content into culturally appropriate, precise Spanish for NLM resources, including MedlinePlus.
• Translate new and revised content such as:
  • Health topic summaries
  • Medical test monographs
  • Research and educational materials
• Ensure translations are culturally sensitive for diverse Spanish-speaking audiences.
• Follow NLM, NIH, and HHS style, content, and plain language guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical writers, librarians, and teams to align English and Spanish content.
• Maintain a cohesive workflow between English and Spanish datasets.
• Review and update translated content to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Apply quality control to uphold translation consistency and correctness.
• Provide Spanish-language expertise to guarantee relevance and appropriateness.
• Perform additional translation tasks as assigned by project leadership.
• Handle other related duties based on training and qualification.

Qualifications ✅

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of translation experience in digital or written content.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English, oral and written.
• Proven ability to deliver accurate, culturally suitable translations for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of plain language principles and their application in translations.
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency maintenance across large content sets.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word.
• Capability to obtain and uphold a Public Trust clearance.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience 🌟

• Experience translating health, medical, or scientific content.
• Familiarity with consumer health information resources.
• Experience collaborating with federal agencies like NIH or HHS.
• Experience contributing to bilingual content workflows or datasets.

How We Support Our Team 🤗

• Flexible working hours
• 401K plan with matching contributions
• Parental leave benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-provided short-term disability and life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 paid holidays annually

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity ⚖️

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace. We adhere to all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.