[Hiring] Freelance Long-Term EN > Traditional Chinese (HK) Life Science translator @TransPerfect

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Role Description

Linguists are key players at TransPerfect. Your particular language skill and subject matter expertise will allow you to create and finalize the end product before it goes to the client. Under the guidance of your manager and in collaboration with Project Managers, you’ll be responsible for translating and proofreading documents pertaining to a variety of clients in the Life Sciences sectors. TransPerfect offers the possibility to work remotely anywhere in the world.

  • Translate from English into Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Work on materials such as Informed Consent Forms

Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Specialized in any of the relevant fields
  • Acute attention to detail, spelling, and grammar
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines
  • Asian time zone preferred

Requirements

  • A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education
  • 2 years of translation experience and a college degree
  • 5 years of translation experience and no college degree
  • A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body

Important Note

  • Applicants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete free Translation and MTPE tests respectively to evaluate their skills
  • In your CV, please include your relevant Translation and MTPE experience
  • Proposed best Translation per word rate and MTPE hourly rate in USD
  • Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted
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