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Japanese > English: [Re-posting] Freelance Translator needed

We are looking for experienced translators to work on academic manuscripts written in Japanese. 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 Japanese into English.

Job Description
Your role will involve
• Reading through academic manuscripts written in Japanese and rewriting it in the target language, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained
• Using specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used
• Using appropriate software for presentation and delivery
• Researching legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation
• Proofreading and editing final translated versions
• Providing clients with a grammatically correct, well-expressed final version of the translated text, usually as a word-processed document
• Using the Internet and email as research tools throughout the translation process
• Managing your time well to meet deadlines

Here’s what you need to become a freelance translator with us

• Proficiency in Japanese and English (essential)
• An understanding and knowledge of technical terminology as expressed in Japanese as well as in English (highly preferred)
• Expertise/An advanced degree in any of the following fields:
Chemistry, Engineering, Architecture, Physics, Optics, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Plant & Animal Science, Neurology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, History, Political Science, and Philosophy
• Relevant certification or training, e.g., MA in translation studies (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Japanese to English translation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word
• Good time management skills (you will be required to work on deadlines)




Detailed subject-area list

• Physical sciences: Engineering (all disciplines), Robotics, Materials Science, Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry

• Life sciences: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Plant and Animal Science

• Medicine: Anatomy, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Surgery, Medicine, Immunology, ENT

• Social sciences: Economics and Statistics (TEX editors), Psychology, Business, and Finance




Selection process
Our selection process involves a short sample exercise.

Language pair(s)

Japanese > English

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