English to Estonian Linguist for Life Sciences
Job description
Freelance linguist role translating clinical research, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and medical device documents from English into Estonian for Welo Life Sciences. The role also involves machine translation post-editing and copy editing within client CAT tool environments.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
- Languages
- English, Estonian
What you'll do
- Translate clinical research, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and medical devices documents from English to Estonian.
- Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content.
- Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated/post-edited content for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
- Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive content.
- Work within the client's CAT tool environment (XTM/Phrase), also Track Changes in Microsoft Word following project-specific setup instructions.
What we're looking for
- Must meet at least one of: a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree); or a recognized graduate qualification in any other field plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in translation; or a minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in translation.
- At least two years of practical translation experience, specifically with life sciences (clinical trials, pharmacovigilance and medical devices) and medical documents.
- Familiarity with CAT tools (XTM/Phrase/MemoQ), License will be provided.
- Familiarity with Track Changes in Microsoft Word.
- Willingness to complete an assessment as part of onboarding and quality procedure.
Nice to have
- Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology or similar.
- In-house industry experience at a CRO or pharmaceutical company.
How to get hired
- 1Assessment as part of onboarding and quality procedure.
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About Welo Life Sciences (Welo Global)
A specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets.
Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, delivers regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Its approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications.
Key facts
- Language and technology services for life sciences
- Specialized language and technology partner for pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations
- Delivers regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions
- Supports clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization
- ISO-certified quality processes
- Supported by seven ISO certifications