English to Lithuanian Medical Devices Linguist

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Freelance English-to-Lithuanian linguist translating medical-device and IVD documentation for Welo Life Sciences. Reviewing translations and QA feedback in memoQ.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) into Lithuanian
  • Perform Copy Edit/translation review for accuracy, terminology consistency, and project-specific quality compliance
  • Review and address QA feedback and client feedback on flagged linguistic issues
  • Meet agreed deadlines and maintain high-quality standards
  • Work in the client's memoQ 12.5+ CAT-tool environment using the provided license
  • Follow project-specific instructions and workflows
  • Translate IFUs, user manuals, product documentation, labeling, diagnostic test documentation, and other medical device/IVD materials
  • Support an expected project volume of approximately 70,000 words per month
  • Maintain ongoing weekly availability
  • Complete additional QA feedback checks and client feedback reviews when assigned

Requirements:

  • English (US) into Lithuanian translation expertise
  • At least two years of professional experience in Life Sciences translation, specifically Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD)
  • Proven experience translating medical documentation in the relevant fields
  • Ability to perform both Translation and Copy Edit tasks
  • Experience with memoQ version 12.5 or higher
  • Suitable desktop version of memoQ installed; a free version is acceptable
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and document editing workflows
  • Applicants must meet at least one: degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent degree); recognized graduate qualification in another field plus at least two years of full-time professional translation experience; or at least five years of full-time professional translation experience
  • Experience limited to patent translation is insufficient
  • Willingness to complete an assessment
  • Latest English CV must include total translation experience, Medical Devices and IVD experience, translated documentation examples, memoQ version, Translation and Copy Edit experience, email, and phone number

Benefits:

  • Translation paid per word
  • Copy Edit compensated per hour or per word, depending on task size
  • MemoQ license provided by Welo Global
  • Ongoing weekly availability and freelance remote work
  • Opportunity to work with a specialized life sciences language and technology partner
  • Assessment and onboarding/quality procedure