Freelance- Translators/Linguists, English into Latvian

IQVIA Inc; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Translation Services is seeking freelance translators for English-to-Latvian life sciences content. This role focuses on translating, reviewing, and editing clinical trial documents and related materials. Individual freelancers only—not agencies.

Candidates should have native Latvian, fluency in English, experience with CAT tools and translation management systems, and the ability to meet tight deadlines independently. Permanent roles may be considered for top performers.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Latvian (target language) with strong writing and speaking skills.
• Fluency in source language(s) required; ability to translate, review and edit life sciences content.
• Experience with CAT tools and translation management systems is essential.
• Flexible to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Agency/translation localisation company experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Translate, review and edit life sciences content from English into Latvian.
• Adhere to deadlines and deliver high-quality translations.
• Maintain consistency and quality across projects with CAT tools.
• Collaborate with editors and project managers as needed.

Skills

Native Latvian

Source language fluency

CAT tools

Deadline-driven

Translation management systems

Agency experience (desirable)

Education

Degree in translation/linguistics or 5+ years translation experience

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 English into Latvian. 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

We will not accept applications from Agencies. 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