Working languages:
English to Italian

Sandra Vessia
Life Sciences Translation Localization

Conversano, Puglia, Italy
Local time: 06:50 CEST (GMT+2)

Native in: Italian 
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Life Sciences Translation Localization
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
Data security Created by Evelio Clavel-Rosales This person has a SecurePRO™ card. Because this person is not a ProZ.com Plus subscriber, to view his or her SecurePRO™ card you must be a ProZ.com Business member or Plus subscriber.
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading, Website localization, Software localization, Transcription
Expertise
Specializes in:
Chemistry; Chem Sci/EngComputers: Software
Computers (general)Science (general)
Biology (-tech,-chem,micro-)Medical (general)
Medical: PharmaceuticalsMedical: Instruments
Medical: Health CareAgriculture

Rates
English to Italian - Rates: 0.08 - 0.10 EUR per word / 25 - 35 EUR per hour

All accepted currencies Euro (eur)
KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 16, Questions answered: 11
Project History 20 projects entered
Project DetailsProject SummaryCorroboration

Software localization
Volume: 10000 words
Completed: Sep 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
Localization of software strings

Translation of software strings for medical and IVD software. Localization Tool: Alchemy Catalyst 9.0

Medical: Instruments, Medical: Health Care, Computers: Software
 No comment.

Software localization
Volume: 15000 words
Completed: Sep 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
Localization of software strings and Online Help

Editing and proofreading software strings and Online Help for medical and IVD software. Localization Tool: Alchemy Catalyst 9.0

Medical: Health Care, Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 31000 words
Completed: Jun 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
MSDS

Translation of material safety data sheets.

Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 65000 words
Completed: Apr 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
IVD - Instruction material

Translation of instruction material relating to medical devices and software.

Medical: Instruments
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 5000 words
Completed: Apr 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
Information sheets

Information about growing vegetables

Agriculture
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 4000 words
Completed: Feb 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
Handbook

Practical guide on animal keeping including veterinary aspects.

Livestock / Animal Husbandry
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 1000 words
Completed: Jan 2011
Languages:
English to Italian
Website content

Translation of website content relating to horticulture.

Agriculture
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 45000 words
Completed: Dec 2010
Languages:
English to Italian
IVD - User manual

Microbiology detection method and related software.

Medical: Instruments
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 10000 words
Completed: Nov 2010
Languages:
English to Italian
PDF presentations

Translation of technical and marketing content relating to milling industry, crop science, wheat and grain products.

Agriculture
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 14000 words
Completed: Nov 2010
Languages:
English to Italian
IVD - Operator Training Manual

Operator training manual relating to biomolecular analysis.

Medical: Instruments
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 13000 words
Completed: Sep 2010
Languages:
English to Italian
IFU - Instructions for use

Translation and reviewing of instructions for use relating to dentistry, ophthalmology, endocrinology.

Medical: Instruments, Medical: Dentistry
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 80000 words
Completed: Oct 2009
Languages:
English to Italian
eManuals

Translation of electronic manuals of office devices and related software documentation.

Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 2000 words
Completed: Jul 2009
Languages:
English to Italian
Website content

Translation of website content relating to science education.

Science (general)
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 5000 words
Completed: Mar 2009
Languages:
English to Italian
Technical manual documentation

Project documentation relating to a cryogenic machine.

Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
 No comment.

Editing/proofreading
Volume: 10000 words
Completed: Dec 2008
Languages:
English to Italian
Clinical trials

Translation of ECG instructions. Editing of clinical study protocols.

Medical: Pharmaceuticals
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 13000 words
Completed: Sep 2008
Languages:
English to Italian
User's guide

Sofware framework for Internet applications.

Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 30000 words
Completed: May 2008
Languages:
English to Italian
Training manuals

Translation of training manuals for CAT tool users. This project is part of an internship program.

Computers: Software
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 3000 words
Completed: Oct 2007
Languages:
English to Italian
IVD - Medical Device IFU and software manual

Instructions for use of a medical device and related software documentation.

Medical: Instruments
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 4000 words
Completed: Jan 2007
Languages:
English to Italian
Pharmaceutical patent translation

Translation of a pharmaceutical patent

Patents
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 10000 words
Languages:
English to Italian
MARCOM

Translation of newsletters, brochures, bulletins, packaging labels, articles, letters for IT, pharma, agrifood, and medical device companies.

Medical (general), Computers: Software, Agriculture
 No comment.


Payment methods accepted Wire transfer, PayPal
Glossaries MSDS Acronyms with explanations
Translation education Master's degree - Agenzia TuttoEUROPA, LUSPIO University
Experience Years of experience: 18. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2008.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English to Italian (TOEFL)
English to Italian (MASTER IN LOCALIZZAZIONE, verified)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Catalyst, memoQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, Funduc, Passolo, Powerpoint, SDLX, Trados Studio, Wordfast
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Events and training
Professional practices Sandra Vessia endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines (v1.0).
Bio

~ Specialized translations and software localization ~



Always up-to-date in my specialty fields



~ Biologist, MSc and translator ~


I'm a biologist with working experience in biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology applications.


I've been working as a freelance translator since 2006 specializing in the fields of life sciences and software localization.




~ SERVICES OFFERED ~



* Translation, editing, proofreading, reviewing


* Software localization


* Website content translation


* Marketing translation, social media translation


* Transcriptions


* Creation of client-specific glossaries


~ TYPES OF DOCUMENTS TRANSLATED ~

Technical manuals, manuals of instructions, training manuals, data sheets, technical bulletins, patents, clinical trials, clinical protocols, MSDS, IFUs, scientific articles, assay reports, PDF and PPT presentations, e-learning training courses, Websites, newsletters, brochures, medical device, software localization (GUI, Help, software strings, etc.).


~ CAT TOOLS ~



* SDL Trados Studio 2019 Freelance Plus


* XTM


* Wordfast Pro


* MemoQ 9.5.11


* SDL Passolo


* Alchemy Catalyst



~ EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS ~



* 5-year Degree in Biological Sciences


* Master's Degree in Agriculture


* Master's Degree in Localization


* License to practise as a professional biologist


* Research fellowship at CRA-SCS (formerly ENSE), National Seed Certification Institute, Milano, Italy.


* iBT-TOEFL


* SDL Trados Certified


~ SCIENCE COMMUNICATION ~

Collaboration with scientific magazines as a translator, editor and part of the editorial board.

* LSWN - Le Scienze Web News

* BBC Science


~ SPECIFIC WORK EXPERIENCE IN LIFE SCIENCES ~

In vitro diagnosis, PCR, ELISA, molecular hybridization, DNA/RNA extraction by using commercial kits, enzymatic and colorimetric assay methods to asses the antioxidant content, chromatography, spectrophotometry, microbiology, micropropagation, plant cell culture, agrotechnology applications and molecular techniques in plant pathology, seed certification, ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) seed health testing methods.




Detailed CV available upon request


References available upon request



This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 16
(All PRO level)


Language (PRO)
English to Italian16
Top general fields (PRO)
Other8
Medical4
Science4
Top specific fields (PRO)
Agriculture4
Mathematics & Statistics4
Medical: Health Care4
Medical (general)4

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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects20
With client feedback0
Corroborated0
0 positive (0 entries)
positive0
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation16
Software localization2
Editing/proofreading2
Language pairs
English to Italian20
Specialty fields
Medical: Instruments6
Computers: Software6
Agriculture4
Medical: Health Care2
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng2
Livestock / Animal Husbandry1
Medical: Dentistry1
Science (general)1
Medical: Pharmaceuticals1
Patents1
Medical (general)1
Other fields
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Profile last updated
Jan 26, 2023



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