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Proofreader / Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials & Biotechnology
Training Provided （Remote)
| Job Category | Proofreader |
|---|---|
| Field | Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials & Biotechnology |
| Language Direction | - |
| Scope of Work |
This role involves checking and proofreading translated documents in the pharmaceutical and clinical trial fields. You will compare translations against the source text and correct mistranslations, omissions, errors in numbers and symbols, inconsistencies in terminology or style, and typographical errors. You may also be required to verify compliance with reference materials and check whether there are any issues with layout or formatting.
Examples of target documents ・Clinical trial-related documents (clinical, non-clinical, CMC, regulatory submissions) ・Scientific/academic information ・Pharmaceutical and biotechnology-related documents |
| Requirements |
Required:
・English proficiency equivalent to around TOEIC 800 or higher (TOEIC Reading score of 425 or higher is also acceptable), or EIKEN Grade Pre-1 or higher. Please provide both your total TOEIC score and Reading score. ・Native-level Japanese proficiency (JLPT N1 or equivalent) ・Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, including Track Changes, Find & Replace, etc. PowerPoint skills are a plus. ・Windows 11 or later, and Microsoft Office 2021 or later, or Microsoft 365 (Mac not allowed) ・Availability to work from home at least 20 hours a week Preferred: ・Experience proofreading translated clinical trial documents and knowledge of such documents ・Practical experience in translation, proofreading, multilingual proofreading (languages other than English), or editing based on various clinical trial guidelines ・Strong research skills using the internet and other resources Training and Working Hours Proofreading work begins with about one month of at-home training. Working hours: Able to work approximately 5 hours or more per day on weekdays, at least 3 days per week Preferred: Availability to work 5 hours or more per day between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekdays, at least 3 consecutive days per week (excluding weekends and holidays) |
| Compensation |
・Freelance, project-based contract work (remote)
・Paid per job or deliverable |
| Notes |
* You may reapply for the same field after one year from the date of the notice of non-selection. We believe this period is necessary for further skill development.
* [Regarding Applications] We kindly ask that individuals who were not selected in the document screening, who have applied for the same position within the past year, or who have taken the trial twice refrain from reapplying. * After passing the trial and registering with SunFlare, a work environment using a licensed version of Microsoft software is required (Microsoft Office 2021 or later, or Microsoft 365). Work cannot be assigned if unlicensed software is used. * If you use a Mac, please ensure that you have a Windows environment set up and perform all work using a licensed version of Microsoft Office (Office 2021 or later, or Microsoft 365). [Note] You are not required to purchase a licensed version of Microsoft software at the trial application stage. |
| How to Apply |
Please click [Go to Application Form] below and submit the form after completing all the required fields. A confirmation email will be sent to you automatically after you send the completed form. After checking the email, please log in to the [Applicant Portal] to complete and submit your resume .
(If you have your own resume/CV or work history documents etc., please also upload them to the site as well.) *Please note that you must log in to the [Applicant Portal] using the same email address you entered on the application form. *If you do not receive the application confirmation email, please check your spam/junk folder or trash. All application steps can be completed by logging in to the [Applicant Portal] as well. |