English to Portuguese (Brazil) Patent Linguist

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from English into Portuguese (Brazil) (native-level fluency of Portuguese) with immediate availability for a patent translation project.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in translating and proofreading patents, specifically in the field of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity.

Project Details:

Job Title: English to Portuguese (Brazil) Patent Linguist

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote

Task Type: Translation, Copy Edit, LQA review

Content Type: Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity

Expected Weighted Volume Per Week: +5,000 words

CAT Tool: JIRA, XTM

Employment Type: Freelance

Main Duties

• Translate patent-related content from English into Portuguese(Brazil) , with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience.
• Perform linguistic quality assessments (LQA) of translated content from English (en-US) to Portuguese (pt-BR).
• Identify and correct linguistic errors, ensuring consistency in terminology, style, and adherence to client-specific guidelines.
• Provide detailed feedback to translators and create comprehensive quality reports.
• Ensure adherence to client-specific style guides, glossaries, and project guidelines.
• Utilize CAT tools (JIRA, XTM) to review and assess translations efficiently.
• Manage weekly capacity to handle +5,000 words per locale and ensure timely task completion.

Requirements

• BS/BA in linguistics, translation, biology, or related fields.
• 2+ years of work experience in translation, linguistic quality assessment, copywriting, or copy-editing, specifically in patents or technical content.
• Deep understanding of biological terminology and ability to adapt complex scientific language for target audiences.
• Exceptional command of English (en-US) and Portuguese (pt-PT).
• Proven experience in reviewing or translating patents or technical documents.
• Proficiency in using CAT tools like JIRA and XTM for project management and quality assessment.