Job Summary

Houston Skilled Consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented and linguistically adept Freelance Medical Terminology Translator to join our global freelance talent pool. This fully remote, project-based role is ideal for professionals with a strong command of medical terminology and proven expertise in translating medical texts accurately between languages. You will play a critical role in facilitating clear and precise communication for medical documents, research papers, patient records, clinical trial reports, and pharmaceutical content.

Whether you are translating patient information leaflets or high-level research publications, your work will help ensure compliance, accuracy, and global understanding in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate medical documents such as patient reports, regulatory materials, clinical protocols, and pharmaceutical content between English and one or more target languages.

• Maintain the highest level of accuracy while adapting the content to suit the target language and culture.

• Use proper medical terminology, maintaining consistency throughout documents.

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve terminology and content-related queries.

• Proofread and edit translated materials to ensure linguistic and technical accuracy.

• Ensure all translations comply with relevant medical and legal standards.

• Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.

• Maintain confidentiality and data protection for sensitive medical records.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in Translation, Linguistics, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Certification or formal training in medical translation is highly preferred.

• Fluency in English and at least one other language (Spanish, French, Arabic, German, Japanese, or others).

• Proven experience translating complex medical content.

• Strong attention to detail and excellent grammar/spelling skills.

• Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ) and medical dictionaries.

• Ability to work independently and manage project-based tasks with minimal supervision.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of professional translation experience in the medical or healthcare sector.

• Prior work with hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, or clinical research organizations is an advantage.

• Freelance experience and a track record of meeting deadlines are preferred.

Working Hours

• Flexible, project-based schedule.

• You choose your availability; assignments will be distributed based on language pairs, specialization, and deadlines.

• This is a freelance, work-from-anywhere opportunity—no fixed hours or office attendance required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of medical and healthcare terminology.

• Ability to interpret context, tone, and meaning in technical texts.

• Multilingual communication and comprehension.

• Time management and organizational skills for handling multiple tasks.

• Capacity to meet high standards of confidentiality and ethical handling of medical data.

• Commitment to continuous learning and upskilling in medical sciences and translation tools.

Benefits

• 100% remote work with flexible hours.

• Work with a global network of clients in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical research.

• Competitive freelance compensation based on word count, complexity, and deadlines.

• Access to industry resources and internal medical glossaries.

• Continuous freelance opportunities for high-performing translators.

• Certification or recommendation letters upon consistent quality delivery.

Why Join Houston Skilled Consultancy?

At Houston Skilled Consultancy, we believe in the power of language to save lives. Our mission is to support global health communication by connecting expert linguists with vital medical translation projects. As a Freelance Medical Terminology Translator, you will be part of an elite team making an impact in global healthcare—while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of remote work. We value your skill, respect your time, and reward your performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by sending their updated resume, language pairs, medical translation samples (if available), and expected per-word rate to us with the subject line:
Application – Freelance Medical Terminology Translator [Your Language Pair]

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a brief language proficiency and domain-specific assessment.