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Welo GlobalEnglish to Spanish (LatAm) for Life Sciences Linguist
Welo Global is seeking an English to Spanish (LatAm) for Life Sciences Linguist for a remote contract position through its Welo Life Sciences brand. This organization…
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Welo Global is seeking an English to Spanish (LatAm) for Life Sciences Linguist for a remote contract position through its Welo Life Sciences brand. This organization functions as a language and technology partner for medical device, pharmaceutical, and CRO enterprises in regulated international markets, offering localization, linguistic validation, and translation services. The role centers on translating safety, clinical, and regulatory materials into Latin American Spanish while ensuring compliance with global…
Job Description
Welo Global is seeking an English to Spanish (LatAm) for Life Sciences Linguist for a remote contract position through its Welo Life Sciences brand. This organization functions as a language and technology partner for medical device, pharmaceutical, and CRO enterprises in regulated international markets, offering localization, linguistic validation, and translation services. The role centers on translating safety, clinical, and regulatory materials into Latin American Spanish while ensuring compliance with global requirements.
The position suits language professionals experienced in life sciences who can handle time-sensitive documentation and adhere to strict delivery schedules. Responsibilities involve translating complex files, conducting machine translation post-editing, and reviewing content for precise tone and accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Translate regulatory, clinical research, and pharmacovigilance materials from English to Latin American Spanish
- Execute machine translation post-editing on safety content generated by machines
- Perform copy edits and translation reviews to check translated files for consistency, tone, and accuracy
- Adhere to rigid, non-extendable deadlines for time-sensitive assignments
- Utilize client computer-assisted translation tool environments such as Phrase and XTM, and manage Microsoft Word track changes following instructions
Requirements
- Hold a degree in language studies, linguistics, or translation (or an equivalent degree)
- Possess a recognized graduate qualification in any field combined with a minimum of two years of full-time professional translation experience
- Demonstrate a minimum of five years of full-time professional translation experience
- Bring at least two years of practical translation experience focused on medical documents, clinical trials, and life sciences
- Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Word track changes and computer-assisted translation software
- Willingness to complete an assessment as part of the onboarding and quality process
Qualifications
- Earned a degree in biochemistry, biology, medicine, clinical research, philology, linguistics, translation, or a related discipline
- Gathered in-house industry experience working at a pharmaceutical company or contract research organization
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Is this position remote?
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What is the employment type?
The position is offered as a contract role.
What is the compensation for this job?
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What is required before applying?
Applicants must be willing to complete an assessment as part of the onboarding and quality procedure, and provide an English CV detailing their life sciences experience, document types translated, and contact information.
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