Freelance - Spanish Data Annotation Specialist (100% Remote within Europe)

Docplanner
Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years

Job description

A freelance Spanish data annotation specialist role at Docplanner, preparing and curating linguistically and medically oriented Spanish datasets for machine learning and NLP initiatives. The role supports AI-driven products in the medical domain.

At a glance

Employment
Freelance · Independent contractor
Work mode
Remote
Languages
Spanish – native, English – fluent

What you'll do

  • Prepare and maintain medically oriented datasets for machine learning purposes, ensuring high-quality data annotation and consistency.
  • Follow and provide feedback on annotation and labeling conventions, as well as perform audio transcriptions in Spanish (aligning audio with text and correcting text based on audio).
  • Implement text patterns to detect and extract named entities in Spanish, such as names, addresses, organization names, ID numbers, and medical terms.
  • Contribute to dictionaries and taxonomies in Spanish for use in NLP systems.
  • Evaluate the correctness and accuracy of Spanish words, sentences, and text structures, ensuring linguistic quality and consistency.
  • Deliver high-quality work within established deadlines and communicate proactively about project progress and challenges.

What we're looking for

  • Native Spanish speaker and Full Professional Level of English
  • A degree or strong background in Italian linguistics, computational linguistics, or a related field
  • Familiarity with Spanish medical terminology or prior experience in the healthcare domain
  • Hands-on experience with data annotation, transcription, and labeling tools
  • Proficiency in working with text patterns and dictionaries for NLP purposes
  • Exceptional ability to assess and improve data quality
  • Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and consistently meet deadlines

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in AI, machine learning, or data preparation projects
  • Knowledge of multiple languages or dialects beyond Spanish and English
  • Exposure to medical coding systems (e.g., ICD, CPT) or electronic health records (EHR)
  • Experience working as a freelancer on similar annotation or linguistic projects

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