Production Coordinator, Translations

US Pharmacopeia

Production Coordinator at USP responsible for high-quality, timely delivery of translated publications. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and maintaining quality standards.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $42 - $49 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates all components required for the high-quality and timely delivery of translated publications, including content version control, departmental hand offs with translations and scientific review, and managing the content review and correction cycle.
Creates and distributes product schedules in collaboration with other stakeholders as necessary.
Tracks assigned products daily, communicates status to all stakeholders on a regular basis to ensure milestones are met and work is on schedule, escalating issues as necessary.
Manages external vendors and contractors, responsible for feedback and issue management; writes work order specifications and prepares purchase orders.
Assists with resolving quality problems and performs QC checks throughout the production process.
Works with Publications Development team to ensure the accuracy and maintenance of assigned product stylesheets, reports and tracks issue tickets and escalates as appropriate.
Works effectively with the USP document management system, component content management system (CCMS) and related tools, templates, and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient publishing of USP content.
Participates in and coordinates special projects as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or BA degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of publishing, preferably in a translation workflow role.
Experience in the production and coordination of digital publications delivery.
Experience in a translation workflow environment preferred.
Fluent in Spanish or French a plus.
Strong team player with the ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to establish schedules, prioritize and meet tight deadlines; must have well-developed time management and organizational skills.
High attention to detail.
Demonstrated multi-tasking abilities and ability to take direction.
Ability to operate independently where appropriate, yet understands when to escalate issues.
Strong interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills.
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Familiarity with content management systems, JIRA, and other project management software a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-paid time off
comprehensive healthcare options
retirement savings

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Hard Skills & Tools

publishingtranslation workflowdigital publications deliveryquality control (QC)schedulingtime managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Soft Skills

team playerdeadline-drivenmulti-taskingindependent operationinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsattention to detail