French-speaking Translator

• 08 October 2026
• 80%
• Indefinite duration
• Berne

Berne, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%

What you can contribute

• Translate a wide spectrum of complex texts into French, generally written in German and occasionally in English: scientific and legal documents, websites, press releases, campaigns, correspondence, software localization, etc.
• Review texts translated internally and externally and guarantee quality, perform proofs, work in co-editing
• Undertake terminological work (e.g. in STAR TermStar)
• Provide specialized advice (grammar, socio-linguistic issues, cultural transfer, etc.)
• Accomplish specific tasks: subtitle translation, transcreation, transposition into easy-to-understand language
• Collaborate in mandate management and the progress of translation projects: clarification of mandates, preparation of files, management of CAT tools, collaboration with clients and external translators

What makes you unique

• Master's in specialized translation or in interpreting or equivalent training with professional experience
• High performance, quick-wittedness, ability to work independently and precisely, stress management, high skills in organization and planning; structured and customer-oriented work
• Strong team spirit, ability to learn, initiative, flexibility, transparency, open-mindedness and a systemic approach
• Knowledge of domain-specific tools: mandate management systems, CAT tools, artificial intelligence, terminology management software, etc.
• Basic knowledge of the political and healthcare systems of Switzerland
• Active knowledge of two official languages and, if possible, passive knowledge of the third, and very good knowledge of English

In a few words

Are you a native French speaker and qualified for the translation of complex texts? Within our committed and well-oiled linguistic team, you will carry out varied, captivating missions at a demanding pace in an open-plan office. You will benefit from a modern infrastructure as well as the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Occupational health We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

Committing to health

We are competently committed at the national level to the health of the population and the healthcare system in Switzerland. We also collaborate within international networks. Our task is demanding, exciting; we accomplish it by relying on equal exchanges. Our values? Commitment, open-mindedness and respect. If you are looking for useful work in various fields and in a dynamic and attractive environment, OFSP is made for you.

Additional information

For further information, please contact: Until 08.10: Laura Blaser-Grossen, deputy head of linguistic services, +41 58 480 40 84 From 09.10: Carolin Walter, head of linguistic services, +41 58 467 48 66

Questions about the position

Carolin Walter +41 58 467 48 66

Questions about the application

HR Service Center +41 58 469 17 32