LatAm Life Sciences Translator & MTPE Specialist

Welo Life Sciences; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Life Sciences in the United States is seeking a translations specialist to translate clinical research, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance content from English to Spanish (LatAm/ESMX). The role emphasizes accuracy, tone, and timely delivery.

You will perform MTPE on machine translations, conduct copy edits, and review translations for consistency. Proficiency with CAT tools like XTM or Phrase and Word Track Changes is required. On-site work with strict turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Native proficiency in Mexican Spanish (ESMX).
• Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of two years practical translation experience specifically in life sciences (clinical trials and pharmacovigilance).
• Familiarity with CAT tools such as XTM or Phrase.
• Ability to complete a quality assessment as part of onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Translate clinical research, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance documents from English to Spanish LatAm.
• Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content.
• Perform Copy Edit and translation review for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
• Meet strict turnaround times on time-sensitive content.
• Work within client CAT tool environments (XTM/Phrase) and use Microsoft Word Track Changes.

Skills

Spanish (Mexican - ESMX)

Translation

Life Sciences translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies

Tools

XTM

Phrase

Job description

Welo Life Sciences in the United States is seeking a translations specialist to translate clinical research, regulatory, and pharmacovigilance content from English to Spanish (LatAm/ESMX). The role emphasizes accuracy, tone, and timely delivery.

You will perform MTPE on machine translations, conduct copy edits, and review translations for consistency. Proficiency with CAT tools like XTM or Phrase and Word Track Changes is required. On-site work with strict turnaround times.