Life Sciences Polish Linguist
Welocalize· Corporate – Production
RemoteFull-timePosted 8mo ago
About the role
The Polish Linguist manages translation and copy-editing activities, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables, coordinating with freelance linguists and external agencies, and collaborating with clients and internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Performing copy-editing and on-demand translation tasks on assigned projects or accounts
- Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
- Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions) 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
- Meeting or exceeding the KPIs in terms of productivity, on-time delivery, and quality
- Achieving the goals set by the team manager
Qualifications
- University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistic Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Native-level fluency in Polish
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, across 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
- Excellent knowledge of terminology in Life Sciences and CRO/Pharma
- Good user experience with Windows and Microsoft Office
- Hands-on experience with CAT tools (e.g., XTM, SDL Trados Studio) and issue tracking/query tools (e.g., JIRA)
- Ability to quickly learn new localization tools and applications
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with tight deadlines
- Ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability and willingness to train, teach, and mentor others
- Proven experience communicating positively with customers at various levels
- Ability to work effectively within a virtual team
Skills
Required:Translation and LocalizationReview and Quality AssuranceCAT Tools (XTM, SDL Trados Studio)Communication SkillsTraining and Mentoring
Nice to have:JIRA
Last updated Apr 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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