The Role
Translate patent content from English into Brazilian Portuguese and perform linguistic quality assessments (LQA). Ensure accuracy, terminology consistency, adherence to client style guides, use JIRA/XTM CAT tools, provide feedback and quality reports, and manage a weekly capacity of 5,000+ words.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OVERVIEW
We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from English into Portuguese (Brazil) (native-level fluency of Portuguese) with immediate availability for a patent translation project.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in translating and proofreading patents, specifically in the field of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity.
Project Details:
Job Title: English to Portuguese (Brazil) Patent Linguist
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Remote
Task Type: Translation, Copy Edit
Content Type: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity
Expected Weighted Volume Per Week: +5,000 words
CAT Tool: XTM
Employment Type: Freelance
Main Duties
- Translate patent-related content from English into Portuguese(Brazil) , with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience.
- Perform translation and copy edit from English (en-US) to Portuguese (pt-BR) for patent.
- Identify and correct linguistic errors, ensuring consistency in terminology, style, and adherence to client-specific guidelines.
- Provide detailed feedback to translators and create comprehensive quality reports.
- Ensure adherence to client-specific style guides, glossaries, and project guidelines.
- Utilize CAT tools (XTM) to review and assess translations efficiently.
- Manage weekly capacity to handle +5,000 words per locale and ensure timely task completion.
Requirements
- BS/BA in linguistics, translation, biology, or related fields.
- 2+ years of work experience in translation, linguistic quality assessment, copywriting, or copy-editing, specifically in patents or technical content.
- Deep understanding of biological terminology and ability to adapt complex scientific language for target audiences.
- Proven experience in reviewing or translating patents or technical documents.
- Proficiency in using CAT tools like XTM for project management and quality assessment.
If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to jump at, please send us your application.
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
Skills Required
- Native-level fluency in Portuguese (Brazil)
- Exceptional command of English (en-US)
- BS/BA in linguistics, translation, biology, or related field
- 2+ years experience in translation, LQA, copy-editing, specifically patents or technical content
- Proven experience translating or reviewing patents or technical documents
- Deep understanding of biological terminology and ability to adapt complex scientific language
- Subject-matter experience in Chemistry, Computer Science, or Electricity
- Proficiency using CAT tools such as JIRA and XTM
- Capacity to handle +5,000 words per week and immediate availability
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