PhD Chemist translating and editing for the pharmaceutical and broader chemical industry since 2005. Industrial experience prior to career switch. UK & US English. From Scotland, living in Colorado.

My clients are chemical companies producing anything from mascara to grout via hair dye and medications. Most often I work in the pharmaceuticals, adhesives, coatings, and cosmetics fields. I work for academics, especially in chemistry but also in related scientific fields.

I also provide the same translation and editing services via language services companies. I have extensive experience speaking at conferences and workshops and training in my areas of expertise.

Education: PhD Chemistry (Cambridge 1998), Diploma in French (Cambridge 1997), MChem Chemistry with French (Manchester 1994)

ITI membership category: FITI

Specialisms

• Agrochemicals and pesticides
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Botany
• Chemical engineering
• Chemistry
• Cosmetics
• Health and safety
• Patents
• Patents - Chemistry
• Patents - Manufacturing
• Patents - Medicine and Pharma
• Perfumes and fragrances
• Pharmaceuticals
• Plastics and polymers

Associated skills

• Editing
• Proofreading
• Revising

Technology

• Adobe Acrobat
• SDL Trados Studio
• XTM Cloud

CPD achieved within last 6 years