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Welo Global

English to Japanese linguist for Patent

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Welo Global is seeking an English-to-Japanese linguist to translate biology and chemistry patent documentation. The role requires native-level Japanese fluency, at least three years of patent translation experience, and the ability to preserve technical and legal meaning accurately. The linguist will use CAT tools, particularly XTM and potentially Trados, while handling a projected volume above 5,000 words per week. Success depends on subject-matter terminology management, consistent quality control, and prompt email communication. This is a specialized language-services role supporting a patent translation project.
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Canada, South Korea, China+1 more, Japan
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Department
Content & Editorial
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Open level
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7 Dec 2026
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As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from English into Japanese (native-level fluency of Japanese) for a patent translation project.

MAIN DUTIES

Translate Biology, Chemistry patent documents from English into Japanese with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience.

Additional Job Description

Tool: XTM

Volume per week: +5,000 words per week

Start date: ASAP

Requirements

  • Have strong experience of Patent Translation such as Biology, Chemistry.
  • Native level fluency of Japanese
  • At least 3-years’ experience in translating patent
  • Good at using CAT Tools, such as, XTM and Trados etc.
  • Prompt responses on emails

Compensation

Additional Information

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV.

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Role DNA

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Job Complexity

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Pace & Pressure

4/5
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Autonomy Level

4/5
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Communication Load

3/5
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AI insightPatent translation in biology and chemistry requires precise handling of specialized terminology, legal phrasing, and technical nuance. The expected weekly volume and responsiveness requirements add delivery pressure while maintaining high accuracy.

Salary analysis

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

Estimated job median (per year)Highly competitive
$80,000
US market range (per year)$65k–$95k
AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer base pay is disclosed. The annual figures are estimated USD market compensation for an experienced English-to-Japanese patent translator specializing in scientific patents; yearly cadence is inferred from the full-time classification and professional-role convention.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

English-to-Japanese translationPatent translationBiology terminologyChemistry terminologyTechnical writingJapanese language fluencyCAT toolsXTMSDL TradosTerminology managementQuality assuranceLocalizationLegal terminologyEmail communication
Sample interview questions
How do you ensure that a Japanese patent translation preserves both the technical meaning and legal scope of the English source?

I first identify key claim structures, defined terms, and recurring technical expressions. I build or follow an approved terminology base, translate consistently across claims and specifications, and perform a final bilingual review focused on modifiers, antecedent basis, numbering, and scope-sensitive wording.

Describe your experience translating biology or chemistry patent documents.

I have worked with technical material involving scientific processes, compounds, formulations, experimental methods, and biological terminology. My workflow includes researching domain-specific terminology in reliable references and ensuring that the Japanese phrasing remains precise, readable, and consistent with patent conventions.

What is your workflow when using XTM or Trados for a patent project?

I begin by reviewing the translation memory, termbase, client instructions, and file-specific formatting requirements. During translation I apply approved terminology, use QA checks for consistency and tags, then complete a targeted review of claims, numbers, units, chemical names, and repeated segments before delivery.

How would you handle an ambiguous technical term in a source patent?

I would examine the surrounding disclosure, definitions, drawings, prior occurrences, and available client references before selecting the most defensible equivalent. If ambiguity remains material to the translation, I would raise a concise query rather than make an unsupported assumption.

How do you manage a weekly workload of more than 5,000 words while maintaining quality?

I plan capacity around complexity rather than word count alone, prioritize terminology preparation early, and use CAT-tool leverage for repeated content. I schedule dedicated QA and review time before delivery, communicate early about risks, and respond promptly to project questions.

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