Korean <> English Translator - Molecular Biology, Embryonic, Cellular, and Evolutionary

Cactus Communications; Boston (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CACTUS, through its Editage brand, provides translation services helping ESL researchers communicate their science to the global community.

We are seeking skilled freelance translators to work on academic manuscripts, translating between native languages and English, with emphasis on technical accuracy.

Applicants should have formal translation training, advanced degrees, and substantial translation experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation or equivalent with translation training.
• Graduate degree plus two years of translation experience.
• Five years of comprehensive translation experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic manuscripts from the original language to native English or vice versa, ensuring technical accuracy.

Skills

Translation

Academic translation

Subject-matter knowledge

Education

Degree in Translation

Graduate degree + 2 years translation

Five years translation experience

Job description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community. We are currently looking for skilled translators to work with us on a freelance basis.

As a Translator, you will combine your language skills and subject-area expertise to help researchers around the globe publish cutting-edge research in prestigious journals.

Job description

We are looking for translators to work on academic manuscripts written in various languages. To qualify, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign-language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating an academic research paper from the original language to native English or vice versa.

Requirements

• A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
• A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
• Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation