Linguist - Romanian (US-Based) - Life Sciences - Remote

Medical translation and regulatory review

Contribute Romanian language expertise to medical and life sciences content while working from the United States. This opportunity is intended for senior linguists with a record of professional work in regulated medical settings. The content supports accurate communication in a field where terminology and quality requirements are especially important.

Patient communications, clinical documentation, and healthcare terminology are central to this role. The work involves adapting and validating target text against applicable compliance standards, with careful attention to the meaning and purpose of the original material.

Specialist work

• Review and adapt medical or regulatory text so that the target version meets the relevant standards.
• Draw on experience translating for healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or clinical settings.
• Follow strict quality procedures and ISO 17100 standards.
• Follow terminology, reference documents, and specialist language requirements precisely.
• Support dependable medical communication through professional translation and localization judgment.

Location and practical requirements

Contributors must currently be physically based in the United States. A smartphone is required for secure identity verification, and the client uses a secure browser system that verifies access from a U.S. location.

Translation qualifications

Native proficiency in the target language and precise use of supplied terminology and reference material are required. The education and professional experience requirement can be met through any one of these routes:

• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies.
• A graduate qualification in another subject together with 2 years of full time professional translation experience.
• At least 5 years of full time professional translation experience.

These are alternative pathways; the source does not require all three. The work calls for careful attention to language accuracy and to the references supplied for each assignment.

Romanian native proficiency and fluency in English are required. Specialist medical and life sciences experience is a separate requirement from the education or general professional experience pathway.

Working arrangement

This is independent contractor work with a flexible schedule. Project demand determines the work available, so hours are not guaranteed and the engagement is intended to provide supplemental income. It is not presented as a dependable replacement for a full time job.

Contractors choose when to work, but accepted assignments carry commitments to quality and timely delivery. Most tasks require availability of at least 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week, so you should be able to sustain the required commitment once you accept work.

The 1099 arrangement does not include employee benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, or retirement contributions. Contractors handle their own tax obligations. The source recommends discussing those obligations with a tax professional before starting.

Projects can provide experience across different industries and domains, with opportunities to expand a portfolio and develop relevant skills. Rates are described as competitive, with prompt payment; no specific rate is stated.

Specialist assessment and onboarding

Prepare an English CV and a project list or references that document past work in regulated medical markets. Experience verification includes a life sciences questionnaire.

The selection process also checks familiarity with relevant U.S. healthcare regulations and patient privacy standards. A domain specific translation or review test is required along with verification of U.S. location and smartphone access.