Translator - Japanese

Cayuse Holdings; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking a remote Translator fluent in English and Japanese. The role involves providing translation services in educational, medical, and legal contexts while ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and at least 2 years of experience. This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and a pay range of $45.00 - $65.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Certified Translation Professional and Translation Certifications a must.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation services for various contexts.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance in healthcare settings.
• Abide by the American Translators Association Code of Ethics.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Japanese

Discretion and impartiality

Problem-solving skills

Cultural awareness

Proficient in written communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe toolsets

Job description

Overview

The Work: The Translator will provide translation services for individuals with a language barrier. Translation will consist of but not limited to Education, legal, Medical, Environmental, and Social Services, etc.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Responsibilities

• Accurately translated situations like lectures, conversations, meetings, medical, and or legal.
• Translators shall remain HIPAA compliant when interpreting or translating in a healthcare setting.
• Abide by the client’s policies.
• Abide by the American Translators Association Code of Ethics.
• Render a complete and accurate translation without altering, omitting, or adding anything to what is stated or written, and without explanation.
• Sensitive to the culture of the original languages and the target languages during the translation process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent in years of experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Certified Translation Professional.
• Translation Certifications.
• Certifications from a previous agency or
• Accreditation from a translation program.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must be fluent in Japanese.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required

• The ability to facilitate translation with discretion and impartiality.
• Proficiency in written communication.
• A wide breadth of knowledge in a variety of topics
• Cultural awareness when conducting translations within different regions.
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field.
• For Medical Translation services: must have medical interpreter certificate from either the Certification Commission of Healthcare Interpreters or the National Certification for Medical Interpreters.
• 2 years of Legal translation experience.
• 2 years of Medical translation experience.
• American Translators Association Certification.
• Court certified translator certificate.

Reports to: Deputy Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional remote environment.
• Must be able to be on-call. Translator will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $45.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.

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Location: US-

ID: 2025-2867

Category: Language Services

Position Type: Independent Contractor

Remote: Yes

Clearance Required: None