Welo Global

Multilingual AI-enabled technology and content provider

Life Sciences German Linguist

Translation & InterpretationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedRemote

About the Job

Requirements

Native-level German proficiency.
Fluency in written and spoken English across a wide range of registers.
At least 3 years of experience in translation or localization of Life Sciences content.
A university degree in Translation or Applied Languages, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough understanding of the localization process.
User experience with standard software, including Windows and Office applications.
User experience with standard computer-assisted translation tools, such as XTM and SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, such as JIRA.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists.
Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Ability to give clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
Ability and willingness to train or teach others and pass on knowledge.
Ability to work within a remote team.

Responsibilities

Perform Life Sciences translations and reviews from English to German.
Perform copy editing tasks on assigned projects or accounts from English to German.
Provide lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
Manage and maintain language materials, including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions, to the account or project’s quality standards and keep them up to date as required.
Conduct research to ensure high-quality delivery.
Learn or use tools associated with translation work.
Follow established processes precisely, including raising queries when needed.
Interact with clients on linguistic matters as required.
Participate in developing new and improved working processes.
Develop and train internal linguists and new and existing freelancers according to account and company needs.

About Welo Life Sciences

Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications. welolifesciences.com

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Linguist, performs quality control tasks and on-demand translation and copy edit tasks, and takes on linguistic lead functions on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) for assigned accounts/projects, trains and develops freelancers, and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project/account team.

Main Duties

Perform Life Sciences translations and reviews (English to German)
Perform copy edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts (English to German)
Perform lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
Conduct research to ensure the best quality of delivery
Master or learn the tools associated with translation work
Precisely follow the established processes, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to do so.
Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs

Qualification and Required Skills

Native-Level in German
Fluent in English (both written and spoken, in a wide range of registers)
3+ years experience in Translation/Localization of Life Sciences content
University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough understanding of the localization process.
Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.
Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists

Other Skills

Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
Ability to work within a remote team.

Welocalize is committed to equal opportunities and in compliance with the General Law on the Rights of People with Disabilities, this vacancy is also available and we encourage those candidates who have a disability certificate (equal to or greater than 33%) to apply.

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

About the Company

Welo Global

Multilingual AI-enabled technology and content provider

Welo Global coordinates five specialized brands to deliver multilingual AI, technology, and content solutions for blue-chip clients across 300+ languages. Welocalize handles AI-enabled localization for technology teams; Welo Data supplies multilingual AI training data and model evaluation; Park IP offers patent translation and IP workflows; Welo Life Sciences creates multilingual content for pharma and medical devices; Adapt focuses on global SEO and marketing translation. Proprietary platforms—Opal for content localization, NIMO for AI supply-chain security, Legal Studio for IP workflows, and Adapt Studio for marketing translation—support these services. The company aims to help clients scale global AI and content initiatives through high-quality multilingual data, precise localization, and technology-enabled services.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: Not listed

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