[Remote] Contract Technical Writer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intellias is seeking a Japanese Technical Writer / Localization Specialist to support the translation and localization of a Life Sciences software application and related educational content. This role involves ensuring that technical, scientific, and user-facing materials are accurately translated from English to Japanese while maintaining clarity and cultural relevance.

Responsibilities

• Translate and localize application content, user interfaces, help documentation, and knowledge base articles from English to Japanese
• Review and edit translated materials to ensure linguistic accuracy and consistency
• Adapt content for Japanese-speaking users while preserving technical meaning and intent
• Maintain terminology glossaries and style guides
• Collaborate with product, content, and subject matter experts to clarify technical concepts
• Ensure consistency across software, documentation, training materials, and published articles
• Perform quality assurance reviews of translated content prior to release

Skills

• Native or near-native fluency in Japanese
• Professional fluency in English
• Experience as a Technical Writer, Technical Translator, Localization Specialist, or similar role
• Strong written communication skills in both languages
• Experience translating technical, scientific, healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences content
• Familiarity with localization best practices and translation management workflows
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Background in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, or Pharmaceuticals
• Experience localizing software applications or SaaS platforms
• Knowledge of scientific and medical terminology
• Experience working with content management systems and localization tools

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