Medical Devices Linguist, English to Latvian

Welo Global

. Translate medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) into Lithuanian .

Posted 11/6/2026contractRemote • LithuaniaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) to Lithuanian, with a strong focus on accuracy, terminology consistency, and compliance with quality standards. Proficient in using memoQ 12.5 or higher for translation and copy editing tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Translation ExperienceMedical Devices ExpertiseIn Vitro Diagnostics KnowledgeMemoQ 12.5 ProficiencyCopy Editing Skills

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Hard Skills

TranslationCopy EditingMedical Documentation TranslationTerminology ConsistencyQuality AssuranceDocument EditingProject-Specific WorkflowsTranslation ReviewLinguistic Issue ResolutionWord Count Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTime ManagementCommunication SkillsClient Feedback HandlingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MemoQMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in TranslationDegree in LinguisticsDegree in Language Studies

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesIn Vitro DiagnosticsIFUsUser ManualsProduct DocumentationLabelingDiagnostic Test DocumentationInstructions for UseTranslation ExperienceLife Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) into Lithuanian
Perform Copy Edit and translation review for accuracy, terminology consistency, and compliance with project-specific quality requirements
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 CAT tool environment using memoQ 12.5 or higher
Follow project-specific instructions and workflows
Handle Medical Devices materials including IFUs, user manuals, product documentation, and labeling
Handle IVD materials including diagnostic test documentation, instructions for use, product information, and labeling
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

What you’ll need

Applicants must meet at least one of the following: a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or equivalent); a 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
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
Experience limited to patent translation is insufficient
Ability to perform both Translation and Copy Edit tasks
Mandatory experience with memoQ version 12.5 or higher
A suitable desktop version of memoQ must be installed
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and document editing workflows
Willingness to complete an assessment as part of onboarding and quality procedures
Latest English CV must include professional translation experience, Medical Devices and IVD experience, examples of medical documentation translated, memoQ version used, Translation and Copy Edit experience, email, and phone number
English (US) into Lithuanian language pair

Benefits

Comp & perks

Translation is paid per word
Copy Edit is compensated per hour or per word, depending on the task size
A memoQ license will be provided by Welo Global
Ongoing weekly availability with an ongoing client project