Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chinese to English Translator on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have expertise in translating academic, technical, medical, legal, business, and patent documents. Responsibilities include delivering accurate translations while preserving meaning and tone, conducting quality reviews, ensuring client satisfaction, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality translations of documents, predominantly research papers, websites, books, legal, patent, and technical content, from Chinese to English. Ensure accuracy in meaning, tone, and style.
- You may also be required to work on English-to-Chinese translations as needed.
- Conduct quality reviews on translations, ensuring linguistic accuracy and formatting consistency.
- Address client queries post-delivery to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Meet deadlines consistently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Manage communication with stakeholders to align on project requirements and expectations.
Qualifications and Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Translation, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a professional translator specializing in Chinese to English translation, with a proven track record of translating over 1 million characters across various subject areas.
- Expertise in specialized terminology and adapting content for clarity and cultural relevance.
- Strong command of both Chinese and English, including idioms and contextual meaning.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to preserving original content integrity.
- Experience working with CAT tools and translation software is preferred but not mandatory.
Benefits of this Role
- Flexibility: You can work from anywhere in China.
- Consistent Workflow: Receive a consistent volume of work each month along with predictable pay.
- ISO-Certified Quality Assurance Standards: Work within an ISO-certified process that ensures high-quality standards are upheld in every project.
- Global Exposure: At CACTUS, you will connect with global research trends and gain a deep understanding of the dynamic, fast-growing publishing industry.
Additional Information
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About CACTUS
CACTUS is a science communication and technology company. We specialize in AI products and solutions that improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Learn more:
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