English to Lithuanian Medical Devices Linguist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Lithuania.

📋 Description

• Convert documentation related to medical devices and in vitro diagnostics from English (US) to Lithuanian.

• Conduct Copy Edit and translation reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency in terminology, and adherence to project-specific quality standards.

• Review and respond to QA and client feedback regarding highlighted linguistic issues.

• Adhere to agreed deadlines while upholding high quality standards.

• Operate within the client's memoQ 12.5+ CAT-tool environment using the provided license.

• Follow project-specific guidelines and workflows meticulously.

• Translate Instructions for Use (IFUs), user manuals, product documentation, labeling, diagnostic test documentation, and other materials related to medical devices/IVDs.

• Support an anticipated project workload of around 70,000 words monthly.

• Maintain consistent weekly availability.

• Carry out additional QA feedback checks and client feedback reviews as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in translating from English (US) to Lithuanian.

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in translating Life Sciences content, particularly in Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD).

• Demonstrated experience in translating medical documentation in the relevant areas.

• Capability to perform both Translation and Copy Edit functions.

• Experience with memoQ version 12.5 or later.

• A compatible desktop version of memoQ must be installed; a free version is acceptable.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and document editing processes.

• Candidates must fulfill at least one of the following: possess a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent qualification); hold a recognized graduate qualification in another discipline along with at least two years of full-time professional translation experience; or have a minimum of five years of full-time professional translation experience.

• Experience limited solely to patent translation is not adequate.

• Willingness to undertake an assessment.

• The latest English CV must detail total translation experience, experience in Medical Devices and IVD, examples of translated documentation, memoQ version used, Translation and Copy Edit experience, as well as email and phone contact information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Payment for translation is calculated per word.

• Compensation for Copy Editing is based on an hourly rate or per word, depending on the size of the task.

• A memoQ license will be provided by Welo Global.

• Flexible freelance remote work with ongoing weekly availability.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a specialized partner in life sciences language and technology.

• Participation in assessment and onboarding/quality procedures.