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English to Japanese linguist for Patent

Welocalize
Remote (Japan)
Full-time
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This linguist translates English-language biology and chemistry patents into Japanese for a patent translation project. The work uses CAT tools such as XTM and Trados and calls for more than 5,000 words of output per week.

Full-time
Fully Remote
3+ years

Skills & Expertise

English-to-Japanese translation
Patent translation
Biology
Chemistry
XTM
Trados
CAT tools

Key Responsibilities

Translate biology and chemistry patent documents from English into Japanese.

Preserve the source meaning while producing clear, readable Japanese translations.

Handle the weekly project volume and respond promptly to project emails.

Full Description

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from English into Japanese (native-level fluency of Japanese) for a patent translation project.

MAIN DUTIES

Translate Biology, Chemistry patent documents from English into Japanese with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience.

Additional Job Description

Tool: XTM

Volume per week: +5,000 words per week

Start date: ASAP

Requirements

• Have strong experience of Patent Translation such as Biology, Chemistry.

• Native level fluency of Japanese

• At least 3-years' experience in translating patent

• Good at using CAT Tools, such as, XTM and Trados etc.

• Prompt responses on emails

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV.

Look forward to hearing from you.

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