Welocalize

Linguist for Life Sciences - Korean

South Korea full-time Mid KRW70,000 - KRW85,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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Job Responsibilities:
This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. 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 following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

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

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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 TARGET language

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

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

2+ 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

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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Technology & IT Content Writing SQL Writing Linguist Life Mid level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Linguist for Life Sciences - Korean role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Welocalize?
  3. Which of Content Writing, SQL and Writing have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Linguist for Life Sciences - Korean role because I can bring practical experience in Content Writing, SQL and Writing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Welocalize needs from this hire.

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