Italian Life Science Linguist (Translator, Reviewer, & Editor)

About this task

This is a remote, project-based position for a 1099 independent contractor providing translation, revision, and editing services for technical, medical, and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities:
- Translate complex life science documents from English (USA) into Italian, including clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms, dossiers, and medical device manuals.
- Conduct bilingual reviews to identify omissions, mistranslations, and terminology errors.
- Edit and proofread Italian content for grammar, style, readability, cultural appropriateness, and publication or regulatory submission quality.
- Maintain client-specific glossaries and translation memories.
- Adhere to ISO 17100 and ISO 13485 standards for linguistic quality and risk management.

Requirements:
- An advanced degree (MA, MS, PhD, or MD) in a life science discipline, or a degree in Translation with significant field experience.
- At least five years of professional experience in life science translation or editing.
- Native-level Italian and professional-level English proficiency.
- Extensive experience with CAT tools such as SDL Trados, memoQ, or Memsource.
- Proven ability to handle high-stakes regulatory content, including EMA/FDA filings or MedDRA/EDQM terminology.