Medical Translator

We are looking for an individual freelance English into German Translator with experience in medical translations and, ideally, a medical background. If you’d like to help us translate our medical database and other products, we’d love to hear from you. We're committed to building an open and supportive environment where you can do your best work and develop your competencies. You will be working as an external Supplier, cooperating closely with our inhouse Translations team, together with another German Translator (already on board).

Please notice that the list of perks&benefits below is only offered for full-time cooperation.

**Experience**:

- At least 5 years of proven experience in medical translations; medical background (a medical student, a graduate, or a doctor) will be considered an asset.

**Knowledge / Skills**:

- Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and working proficiency in English
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to describe complex topics with simplicity and clarity
- Ability to deliver on a tight schedule
- Ability to work independently

**Nice to have**:

- Experience in translating User Interface will be considered an important asset
- Familiarity with and an understanding of the Plain Language concept will be a plus
- Experience with CAT tools and translation QA tools will be a plus

**Taking care of the translation quality**:

- Translations are crucial for our products to work properly. Users rely on these translations when they describe symptoms and when they make healthcare decisions. Right now, we support 20+ languages, and we are continuously adding new ones.

**Working with a medical database**:

- You will be translating and localizing our medical content, i.e., symptoms, conditions, risk factors, diagnostic questions, and more. You will also be responsible for translating apps and product descriptions.

**Translating medical content**: