Operations Specialist (Translations) - Bilingual (English/Spanish) (US Applicants Only)

Job DescriptionFor more than 30 years, Sterling IRB has helped lead the way in safeguarding the rights and welfare of clinical research participants. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Sterling is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Operations Specialist (Translations) in our Operations Department.The Operations Specialist (Translations) position serves as support staff for the review of the following:Responsible for assisting with all activities related to the translation of study materials and informed consent documentsPlease note, while this is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, this is not a full-time translating position. This is an administrative position with some translating responsibilities. Translating language constitutes about 5% of job responsibilities.The responsibilities of a Operations Specialist (Translations) include:Process request from Sponsor and/or Site to translate documents.Select translation firm; obtain cost estimates and lead times.Provide documents and materials to translation firm.Obtain prepared translations and certificates from translation firmAssist with the translations of site-specific informed consent documents and materialsReview submission of externally translated documents for completeness and accuracyCommunicate with the account manager to obtain any additional documentation or information as needed.Preparation of materials for review by the Primary Reviewer.Addition of review items to the Expedited Review LogGenerating and processing of approval correspondenceAssisting in processing of IRB documentation for approval actions (i.e. IRB issued documents and applicable document attachments).Generate letters of acknowledgment for documents that do not require approval.Responsible for answering incoming telephone callsOther duties as assigned or as become necessary.Education/Training/Experience Required:Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years of work experience in office settingProficient computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office productsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detailAbility to analyze information and solve problemsAdvanced oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, provide high levels of customer service and handle sensitive and confidential situationsAbility to follow instructions and work independently as required; plan, organize, schedule and complete work within deadlinesAbility to manage conflicting demands and prioritiesAbility to adapt to changes in office technology, equipment, and/or processesDemonstrate consistency and dependability in quantity and quality of workThe annual salary for the Operations Specialist (Translations) position is $45,000 - $48,000. In addition to salary, Sterling offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401K and profit-sharing program.Job Type: Full-time, office environment. Possible requirement to be in person at least during 90-day Introductory Period. Possible requirement to be in-person for staff and departmental meetings, to be held approximately once quarterly. In person ad-hoc meetings may be required. Out-of-state applicants and regional applicants located outside of reasonable driving distance from our offices may work fully remotely (no travel to in-office meetings required). Background and reference checks are required.No soliciting.