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The Language Doctors

Medical Linguist, English to Japanese

The Language Doctors

. Translate from English into Japanese using appropriate medical vocabulary while maintaining the source material's tone and style .

Posted 10/6/2026contractRemote • JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical translation with a focus on maintaining tone, style, and terminology consistency. Proficient in utilizing linguistic assets and adhering to style guides while delivering accurate translations under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
5+ Years Medical Translation ExperienceNative/Near-Native Fluency in English and JapaneseBroad Medical VocabularySDL Trados ExperienceAbility to Work Under Deadlines

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Hard Skills
Medical TranslationTerminology ConsistencyData AccuracyLinguistic Asset UtilizationPatient Records TranslationMedical Reports Translation
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTime Management
Tools & Technologies
SDL Trados
Industry Keywords
Medical VocabularyLife Sciences ProjectsStyle Guide Adherence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Translate from English into Japanese using appropriate medical vocabulary while maintaining the source material's tone and style
  • Adhere to the Style Guide
  • Maintain terminology consistency and data accuracy
  • Contribute language expertise to medical and life sciences projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience in medical translations, including patient records and medical reports
  • Broad medical vocabulary
  • Proficiency in utilizing linguistic assets
  • Native and/or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese
  • Ability to work under deadlines and deliver on time
  • SDL Trados experience is a must

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible opportunities, allowing candidates to choose between full-time positions and long-term collaborations
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Equal-opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion