English to Maltese Freelance Translators

Date Posted: 24th November 2022

Applications are accepted till 24th December 2022

We are seeking freelance translators to join our team. The candidate will focus on the translation and revision of content from English to Maltese.

Responsibilities

  • Translate texts in various domains especially life sciences (pharmaceutical).
  • Adhere to all the company guidelines and guidelines from the end client to ensure the best translation quality at all times.
  • Research on the subject being translated in specialised books, dictionaries, EU resources, regulatory agency publications, articles, online tutorials, etc.
  • Consult with subject matter experts in order to understand specialised concepts and translate them appropriately.
  • Use SDL Trados and the latest software tools to deliver work in the most efficient way.
  • Use quality check software (XBench) to ensure consistency and reduce the number of certain mistakes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (a B.A. in Maltese would be considered an asset).
  • Postgraduate certification in Translation and Terminology Studies or equivalent (Students that are currently reading for the course will still be considered).
  • Maltese is your native language.
  • Excellent writing skills in Maltese and up-to-date knowledge of the latest Maltese spelling rules and guidelines.
  • Interested in working on pharmaceutical translations.
  • Very responsive with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • A certificate in Maltese proofreading from the University of Malta is considered an asset (but not required).
  • Good command of MS Office suite especially MS Word.
  • Aptitude for learning new things and technologies fast.
  • Constantly meet strict deadlines set by the Project Manager.
  • Meticulous attention to detail where not even a double space goes unnoticed.
  • Some experience with CAT tools (especially SDL Trados) would be considered an asset.
  • Ability to dedicate some hours to freelancing daily along with your full-time, preferably during business hours.
  • Willingness to undertake assignments during the weekend.
  • You own a PC/laptop that has Microsoft Office installed and preferably SDL Trados.

If you feel that you have what it takes to join our team, get in touch on