Chinese into English - Patent Translators

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled linguists to join their freelance database for high-quality patent translations. This fully remote opportunity allows you to collaborate with top technology brands while utilizing your native-level proficiency in English and Chinese. Ideal candidates will have a university degree in engineering or translation and at least two years of patent translation experience. Join a company that values diversity and provides ongoing feedback to ensure the highest quality in your work. If you are passionate about language and technology, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Remote Work

Ongoing Feedback

Collaboration with Leading Brands

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in English and Chinese required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent translations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patent translations for leading technology brands.
• Collaborate with the world's number one Intellectual Property services company.

Skills

Chinese to English Translation

Patent Translation

CAT Tools Proficiency

WIPO Abstract Experience

Education

University Degree in Engineering

Degree in Translation

Tools

Trados Studio

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

RWS is seeking Chinese into English linguists to join our freelance database and establish a long-term collaboration, delivering high-quality patent translations for the world’s leading technology brands.

We are primarily recruiting for translators with WIPO abstract/WOSA experience, but we also welcome applicants with expertise in other Intellectual Property domains.

Job Type: Freelance Collaboration. This is a fully remote position open to candidates worldwide, regardless of location.

Requirements:

• Native-level proficiency in English and Chinese

• University degree in an engineering discipline and/or a degree in translation

• Minimum of 2 years experience in patent translations

• Ability to work with CAT tools and offer MTPE (Trados Studio)

Our offer:

• Ongoing feedback on your work to maintain the highest quality

• Working with the world’s number one Intellectual Property services company

• Remote, work from home

About RWS:

RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and Intellectual Property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.

Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content and market access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise and smart technology.

Customers include 90 of the globe’s top 100 brands, the top 10 pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 20 patent filers worldwide. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific, and North and South America across the technology, pharmaceutical, medical, legal, chemical, automotive, government and telecommunications sectors, which we serve from offices across five continents.

Founded in 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).

For further information, please visit: www.rws.com

Application Process:

Please apply to the opportunity with your CV in English language.

After CV review and pre-selection, candidates will be asked to complete a translation test and due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to reply to the shortlisted candidates.

For any questions related to recruitment, please do not hesitate to contact [emailprotected]

RWS embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics.

Every RWS story starts with an application and our aim is to ensure every applicant has a world-class experience at every step. We are an equal opportunity employer where we promote diversity and inclusion and our assessment process is designed for you to showcase your experience, skills and fit to our values. When you apply for a role at RWS, anywhere in the world, we want you to have the opportunity to understand who we are, what we do for our clients and to meet with people who will inspire you and answer your questions. At no stage will RWS ask an applicant to pay for any aspect of your assessment, on-boarding or training.