Japanese US-based Medical Translators

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to residents of any country

 

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Lilt. We are currently looking for a Japanese US-based Medical Translator in United States.

Join a dynamic network of language professionals supporting high-impact medical and life sciences content. This freelance, remote opportunity is ideal for translators with deep expertise in clinical trials, healthcare documentation, and localization. You’ll work with cutting-edge AI tools and collaborate within a global environment where quality, precision, and context matter. If you’re a native Japanese speaker based in the U.S. with proven linguistic expertise, this is your chance to contribute to important international communication in the medical sector.

Accountabilities:

• Translate and localize English medical and life sciences content into Japanese with accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and domain-specific terminology.
• Work on a range of content types including clinical trial materials, healthcare documentation, and other medical communications.
• Leverage advanced translation technology and tools to improve speed, quality, and consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and linguistic reviewers to ensure adherence to client guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive or regulated material.

Deliver high-quality work within set deadlines, following established workflows and QA protocols

Requirements

• Native Japanese speaker, born and educated in-country.
• Currently based in the United States.
• Degree in Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in medical or life sciences translation; candidates should provide examples of past projects or clients in relevant domains.
• Strong command of both English and Japanese medical terminology.
• Access to and experience with CAT tools or translation platforms.
• Active Payoneer account required for payment processing.
• Resume/CV must be submitted in English.

Benefits

• Remote, flexible freelance work arrangement.
• Access to innovative AI-powered translation tools and workflows.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a global team of experienced language professionals.
• Competitive compensation based on project volume and complexity.
• Ability to work on impactful content for major enterprise and government clients.
• Work with a mission-driven organization focused on language access and global communication.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias – focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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