Medical Devices Linguist, English to Latvian

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

📋 Description

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

• Conduct Copy Editing 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 identified linguistic issues.

• Adhere to established deadlines while upholding high-quality standards.

• Operate within the client's CAT tool environment utilizing memoQ version 12.5 or higher.

• Follow project-specific guidelines and workflows meticulously.

• Manage materials related to Medical Devices, including IFUs, user manuals, product documentation, and labeling.

• Handle IVD materials such as diagnostic test documentation, instructions for use, product information, and labeling.

• Support an anticipated project volume of around 70,000 words per month.

• Ensure consistent weekly availability.

• Complete additional QA checks and client feedback reviews as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Proven track record of translating medical documentation in relevant fields.

• Experience solely in patent translation is not acceptable.

• Ability to execute both Translation and Copy Editing tasks effectively.

• Required experience with memoQ version 12.5 or higher.

• A compatible desktop version of memoQ must be installed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and familiarity with document editing workflows.

• Willingness to undergo an assessment as part of the onboarding and quality assurance procedures.

• The latest English CV must detail professional translation experience, including Medical Devices and IVD experience, examples of translated medical documentation, memoQ version utilized, and details of Translation and Copy Editing experience, along with email and phone number.

• Proficiency in the English (US) to Lithuanian language pair is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Translation is compensated on a per-word basis.

• Copy Editing is compensated either per hour or per word, depending on the size of the task.

• A memoQ license will be provided by Welo Global.

• Ongoing weekly availability with a continuous client project.