Freelance- Translators/Linguists, Afrikaans Into English

IQVIA Inc; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Translation Services is seeking freelance translators from Afrikaans into English. Join a global community of linguists and work on life sciences content with flexible arrangements. Permanent positions may be considered for qualified candidates.

Requirements include native fluency, 1+ year of life sciences translation experience, and familiarity with CAT tools and translation management systems. All locations considered; agencies not accepted.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Afrikaans and English (written and spoken).
• Fluency in source languages (Afrikaans) written and spoken.
• At least 1 year of life sciences translation, review and editing experience; specify in CV.
• University degree in translation/linguistics with at least 2 years translation experience OR 5+ years translation experience without a degree.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and independently.
• Experience with translation management systems and CAT tools.
• Prior experience with a translation/localisation company is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate life sciences content from Afrikaans to English.
• Review and edit translations for accuracy and consistency.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple projects as a freelancer.

Skills

Native fluency in target language

Fluency in source languages

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Independent work

Education

University degree in translation or linguistics

No degree + 5+ years translation experience

Tools

Translation management systems

CAT tools

Job description

Are you a freelance translator with a passion for life sciences content? Join us on an exciting journey and become a member of our growing global community of linguists. The IQVIA Translation Services team is looking for freelance translators from Afrikaans into English. You will work with a truly global industry leader to deliver content in our target languages and markets in the most effective and timely fashion. For qualified and interested candidates permanent positions may be considered as well. In order to be considered you need to meet the below criteria:

• Native fluency in target language - spoken and written
• Fluency in source language(s) - spoken and written
• At least 1 year of experience translating, reviewing and editing life sciences content including clinical trial documents. Must be clearly outlined in your CV with document types.
• A university degree in translation or linguistics and at least 2 years of translation experience OR no university degree and at least 5 years of translation experience
• Be able to work according to tight deadlines and independently is a must
• Experience with translation management systems and CAT tools is a must
• Prior experience as a translator with a translation and localisation company is desirable, yet not essential

All locations will be considered. If you are interested in joining us, we will not accept applications from Agencies. If you represent an agency or team of linguists, this posting is for individual freelancers only. IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible - to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible - to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com