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English to Estonian Linguist for Life Sciences

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Welo Life Sciences is seeking a freelance English-to-Estonian linguist for regulated life-sciences content. The work includes translation, machine-translation post-editing, and copy editing for clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory, and medical-device materials. The linguist will work in client CAT environments such as XTM or Phrase and use Microsoft Word Track Changes while meeting strict turnaround requirements. Candidates need demonstrated medical and life-sciences translation experience, strong Estonian linguistic ability, and familiarity with quality-focused workflows. An onboarding assessment is required before engagement.
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About Welo Life Sciences

Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications. welolifesciences.com

About the Role

We are looking for experienced English into Estonian linguists specializing in Clinical-trials, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory and Medical Devices documents translation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate clinical research, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and medical devices documents from English to Estonian.
  • Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated safety content.
  • Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated/post-edited content for accuracy, tone, and consistency.
  • Meet strict, non-extendable turnaround times on time-sensitive content.
  • Work within the client’s CAT tool environment (XTM/Phrase), also Track Changes in Microsoft Word following project-specific setup instructions.

Field of Expertise

  • Clinical Research Documents (protocols and synopses, IB, ICF, Patient Sheets, Patient Diaries)
  • Regulatory Documents (SmPC, PIL, Labels, CTD Modules)
  • Pharmacovigilance Documents (PSUR, DSUR, RMP, SAE and AE)
  • Medical Device Documents (Instructions for Use, User Manual, User Interface)

Must-Have Criteria

  • Applicant must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Education

  • A degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree) or
  • Recognized graduate qualification in any other field, plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in translation or
  • A minimum of five years of full-time professional experience in translation

Relevant translation experience

  • At least two years of practical translation experience, specifically with life sciences (clinical trials , pharmacovigilance and medical devices) and medical documents

Technical Skills

  • Familiarity with CAT tools (XTM/Phrase/MemoQ), License will be provided.
  • Familiarity with Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Nice-to-Have

  • Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology or similar
  • In-house industry experience at a CRO or pharmaceutical company.

Before Applying

Please note there will be an assessment as part of our onboarding and quality procedure, please only apply if you’re willing to complete our assessment.

Please ensure your latest English CV accurately reflects your Life Sciences and Medical translation experience, including years of experience specifically in Life Sciences, the document types you’ve translated, CAT tool you’ve used, and relevant details also your contact information (email AND phone number).

Beware of recruitment scams. Welo Global and all of its brands never recruit through direct messages on social media or WhatsApp, and never asks candidates to pay money for a job. Official emails come only from @welocalize.com, @welodata.ai, or @hire.lever.co, and all applications go through jobs.lever.co/weloglobal. Be wary of unexpected offers, generic email addresses (such as Gmail or Yahoo), and requests for fees or sensitive information. Report suspicious messages and learn more: Recognizing Scams and Confirming Legitimate Welocalize Communications – Welo Global

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

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Role DNA

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Job Complexity

4/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

4/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

5/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

3/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThe role requires highly accurate work on regulated medical content where terminology, consistency, and compliance are critical. Non-extendable deadlines and multiple document types increase the complexity and delivery pressure.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per hour)Market rate
$35
US market range (per hour)$30–$50
AI insightThe hourly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer pay rate is disclosed. The hourly cadence is inferred from the freelance remote translation arrangement; estimated market compensation is USD 30–50 per hour, with a midpoint of USD 35 per hour.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

English to Estonian translationLife sciences translationClinical trial documentationPharmacovigilance translationMedical device localizationRegulatory document translationMachine translation post-editingCopy editingCAT toolsXTMPhraseMemoQMicrosoft Word Track ChangesTerminology managementQuality assurance
Sample interview questions
How do you ensure accuracy when translating clinical-trial and pharmacovigilance documents?

I research approved terminology, use reference materials and translation memories, and perform a structured final review for meaning, consistency, numbers, units, and formatting. For safety content, I pay particular attention to adverse-event terminology and regulatory phrasing.

What is your approach to machine translation post-editing for regulated medical content?

I first assess whether the output preserves the source meaning and required terminology. I then edit for accuracy, fluency, consistency, and target-language conventions, while applying the client style guide and documenting recurring issues where appropriate.

Which CAT-tool features are most important in your workflow?

I regularly use translation memories, termbases, QA checks, concordance search, segment status controls, and filters. These features help maintain consistency across repeated clinical and regulatory terminology while supporting efficient review.

How do you manage strict, non-extendable deadlines without compromising quality?

I assess scope and references at the start, plan daily production targets, and reserve time for QA and final formatting checks. I communicate risks early and prioritize terminology decisions that affect the entire file.

How would you handle an unclear source phrase in a medical-device instruction or patient-facing document?

I would review context, prior approved translations, terminology resources, and relevant product documentation. If ambiguity remains, I would raise a concise query through the agreed client workflow rather than making an unsupported assumption.

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