English to Maltese Freelance Translators

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.