Job Responsibilities This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts, in a wide range of domains such as Life Sciences, Technology, Manufacturing, Entertainment. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The position also supports broader team efforts through editing, error arbitration, and active participation in quality initiatives.

Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts

Performing on-demand translation tasks

Performing 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

Managing project-related queries

Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters

Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required

Developing and training of internal linguists and external partners according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs

Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

Participating in the development of new and improved working processes

Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality

Achieving the goals set by the team manager

Requirements Education Level





University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)

Experience

Native fluency in German

Fluency in English, both written and spoken, in a variety of registers

8+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing

5+ years of review 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

Subject‑matter expert within company for assigned content specialities, service lines and processes (Life Sciences: Clinical Research, Medical Devices; Enterprise content: Marketing, UI, Product/Service etc.)

Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters

Ability to work with tight deadlines

Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge

Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels

Ability to work within a virtual team

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📌 German Linguist - Life Sciences and Marketing (Madrid)
🏢 Welocalize
📍 Madrid