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Company: Multiling
Location: Provo, Utah, and Yokohama, Japan
Education: Bachelor’s conferred by May 2013
Language requirement: JLPT 1 or equivalent

ONE-YEAR PAID APPRENTICESHIP – JAPANESE LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED
Located in Provo, UT (Feb-Apr 2013) and Yokohama, Japan (May-Jan 2013)

MultiLing Corporation is looking for a talented and capable individual to join its subsidiary, MultiLing Japan Y.K., on location in Yokohama, Japan for a full-time one-year apprenticeship position Responsibilities will include translating, editing and reviewing Japanese to English documents and other related tasks. Please see list of specific requirements below:

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated oral and written fluency in English at the HIGHEST LEVEL (required)
• Demonstrated oral and written fluency in Japanese with an emphasis on reading ability JLPT level 1 or equivalent (required)
• Ability to pass pre-interview language proficiency test (required)
• Bachelor’s degree conferred or to be conferred by May 2013) (required)
• Genuine interest in living outside of the U.S. on a long-term basis (preferred)
• Computer and communication skills (preferred)
• Some translation experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with technical or scientific terminology (preferred)

Process:
Candidates will be required to complete a series of progressively difficult language tests and participate in multiple Skype interviews.

Compensation:
A monthly salary will be paid in local currency and the selected candidate will receive complimentary single-person lodging for the duration of the assignment along with a one-way moving stipend. Additionally, this position will be eligible for paid holidays at location assignment, as well as other company benefits.

About MultiLing Corporation:
Founded in 1988, MultiLing specializes in translating for the patent, IT, chemical, medical technology, biotechnology and automotive industries. Current clients include many Fortune 500 companies such as Dell, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, TYCO, Münchener Rück, LSI Corporation, and Promise Technology.

NOTE: Only candidates with have a genuine interest in pursuing a professional career as a technical translator in locations outside of the United States on a long-term basis should apply.

***TO APPLY: Qualified and interested parties may apply online: http://www.multiling.com/AboutUs/Careers.aspx