Freelance Translator (scientific & medical & nutrition)
Ba, BSc Life Sciences, CIL’s Diploma in Translation

Traductrice indépendante (scientifique & médical & nutrition)
Licenciée en anglais et en biologie & diplômée en traduction

I am a bilingual French native with 11 years of experience as a research technician and a research assistant in university hospitals. I am experienced in modern research techniques and familiar with the correct European terminology where needed. I treat ever translation, large or small, with professional conscientiousness and strict adherence to your deadlines. Please feel free to enquire about my availability and rates (which vary according to the technical level of the text to translate).

Française parfaitement bilingue, je totalise 11 ans d’expérience en tant que technicienne de laboratoire et assistante de recherche en hôpital universitaire. Je connais bien les techniques de recherche modernes et je dispose de la terminologie officielle de l’union Européenne pour assurer la conformité de vos documents. Quelle que soit leur taille, je traite vos traductions avec le même degré de conscience professionnelle et je respecte strictement vos délais. N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour vous assurer de ma disponibilité et de mes tarifs (qui dépendent de la complexité des documents à traduire).

Formal qualifications and experience

• Degree in English language and civilisation with English for Business (1991)
• Institute of Linguists Diploma in Translation (1996)
• Degree in Life Sciences (2004)
• Good Laboratory Practice certificate (2012)
• 11 years as a medical technical officer and research assistant in university / hospital medical sciences, pathology & microbiology and clinical research departments

 Techniques: cell cultures, cytotoxic drug sensitivity assays, flow cytometry, enzyme assays, fluorometry, ELISA, protein gel electrophoresis , PCR, ELISPOT, calculation of results, using graphs software, communicating results both in English and in French, etc.
 Research areas: sensitivity to cytotoxic cancer drugs, antibacterial role of enzymes, bone cells and osteoporosis, adipose tissue, Type I diabetes, infectious diseases, prime-boost vaccines, etc.
 Skills: laboratory techniques, equipment testing & purchasing, writing up, etc.

Recent jobs completed

• Clinical Trials / Pharmaceuticals
Full protocols, protocol amendments, participant information, consent/assent forms, Research Ethics Committee correspondence, CRFs, published papers, etc.

 Recent work :
Protocol: A Phase I / IIb randomised, controlled, double-blind study to assess the safety, immunogenicity and efficacy of the Malaria Vaccine Candidate xxx
Addendum: Effectiveness of xxx treatment for the prevention of bone metastases in high risk prostate cancer patients…
Annual Report Acknowledgement letter

• Medical Instruments (IFUs, brochures, training, sales material)
Breathing filters, pulse oxymeters, brain monitoring technology, CPAP flow generators, self-injection devices, keyhole surgery instruments, breath sampling lines, breathing circuits, bedside respiratory patient monitoring systems, capnography, tracheostomy products, surgical staplers, etc.

 Recent work :
Tracheal tubes quick guide
Performance testing of imitation pulse oximetry sensors
IFU: FiO2- SpO2 Monitor

• Medical Education / Publications / Events
Tutorials, in-house presentations, guides, brochures, conference-related publications, etc

 Recent work :
PowerPoint tutorial on hypophosphatasia
EU Congress advert / Poster
Pre-operative and post-operative care Information for GPs

• Human / Animal Nutrition / Food production /Botany
Test kits for sugar / purity, glossaries of ingredients/additives, manufacturing permits, safety data sheets, product documentation for animal feed, production methods, etc…

 Recent work :
Laboratory instructions to measure enzyme activity in milk
Pelleting stability of new animal feed
Cost-effective protection against palm weevils (brochure)