Romanian Life Science Linguist (Translator, Reviewer, & Editor)

Translation Excellence, Inc. • Aurora, CO

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly specialized Life Science Linguist to provide high-quality translation, revision, and editing services for technical, medical, and regulatory documents. As a 1099 contractor, you will work independently on a project-by-project basis to ensure that complex scientific content is accurately rendered into the target language while maintaining strict compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced degree (MA, MS, PhD, or MD) in a Life Science discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, etc.) or a degree in Translation with significant field experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in life science translation/editing.
• Linguistic Skill: Native-level fluency in the target language and professional-level mastery of the source language.
• Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with CAT Tools (e.g., SDL Trados, memoQ, Memsource).
• Subject Matter Expertise: Proven ability to handle high-stakes regulatory content, such as EMA/FDA filings or MedDRA/EDQM terminology.

Responsibilities

• Translation: Convert complex life science documents (e.g., clinical trial protocols, ICFs, dossiers, and medical device manuals) from English (USA) to Romanian with 100% technical accuracy.
• Review & Revision: Conduct bilingual reviews of translated materials against the source text to ensure no omissions, mistranslations, or terminology errors.
• Editing & Proofreading: Refine the style, flow, and grammar of target-language content to ensure it is culturally appropriate and meets the "native-level" quality expected for publication or regulatory submission.
• Terminology Management: Maintain and update client-specific glossaries and translation memories to ensure consistency across large-scale projects.
• QA Compliance: Adhere to ISO 17100 and ISO 13485 standards for linguistic quality and risk management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees