Medical Translators - Thai - US-based

LILT (Production) • San Francisco, CA

7d • Remote

About The Position

LILT is seeking Thai linguists based in the United States to join its Medical Talent Community as independent contractors. The role is intended for senior linguists with a proven track record in the Life Sciences vertical, particularly familiarity with patient records and clinical protocols. Work involves high-stakes medical and regulatory content, including adapting and validating translations to meet compliance standards and working within strict GxP environments and ISO 17100 quality standards.

This is project-based contractor work with fluctuating availability and no guaranteed hours or benefits. Contractors choose when and how much to work, but accepted tasks require quality work and timely delivery. Most tasks require a minimum availability of two hours per day or ten hours per week. Contractors are responsible for their own tax obligations.

Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in Thai (the target language).
• Currently based in the United States of America.
• Professional translation and localization experience in Medical or Life Sciences domains.
• Demonstrable translation experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or biotechnology.
• Understanding of patient records and clinical protocols.
• Ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies; or a graduate qualification in another field plus two years of full-time professional translation experience; or five years of full-time professional translation experience.
• Availability and commitment to complete accepted tasks; most tasks require a minimum of two hours per day or ten hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and validate target text to meet regulatory compliance standards.
• Translate and localize content in Medical and Life Sciences domains, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or biotechnology.
• Follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
• Work within strict GxP environments and adhere to ISO 17100 quality standards.
• Complete experience verification, a compliance audit, and a specialized translation or review assessment as part of joining the Life Sciences Community.
• Deliver accepted tasks accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Flexible choice of work schedule and workload.
• Competitive rates and prompt payments.
• Access to diverse projects and opportunities to expand a professional portfolio and skills.
• Access to a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior