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English to Japanese Medical Linguist

The Language Doctors

Tokyo, JapanContractPosted Oct 6, 2026

Job description

The Language Doctors, Inc., a leading US-based linguistic company, is seeking exceptional English-to-Japanese medical translators to join our growing team. We offer flexible opportunities, allowing you to choose between full-time positions and long-term collaborations. Why Join Us? Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in language services, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects in the medical and life sciences fields.

Embrace professional growth and development opportunities as you make a meaningful difference in a rapidly evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

Translate from English into Japanese , using the appropriate medical vocabulary, while maintaining the source material's tone and style. Adhere to our Style Guide while maintaining terminology consistency and data accuracy. What We’re Looking For: Experience : 5+ years of experience in medical translations, e.g., patient records and medical reports.

Skills : Broad medical vocabulary and proficiency in utilizing linguistic assets. Language Proficiency : Native and/or near-native fluency in both English and Japanese. Key Traits : Ability to work under deadlines and deliver on time. Technical Skills : SDL Trados experience is a mus t . We look forward to meeting you!

The Language Doctors is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Visit our website at www.thelanguagedoctors.org to learn more.

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