Job Overview:

CACTUS provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community.

Job Responsibilities:

We are looking for experienced translators to work on academic manuscripts written in Japanese/Korean/Chinese/Portuguese. 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 the original language to native English.

We currently have openings for freelance translators for the following language pairs:

Job Requirements:

You need to have

Fluency in at least one of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese (essential)

Native-level fluency in English (essential)

An understanding and knowledge of technical terminology as expressed in the native language as well as in English is highly preferred

Expertise/an advanced degree in any of the following fields: Chemistry, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Plant & Animal Science, Neurology, Dentistry, Orthodontics, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Psychology, and Healthcare

Minimum 1 year of translation experience

Familiarity with Microsoft Word

Strong time management skills (you will be required to work on deadlines)

Ability to work independently

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