English to Latvian Medical Devices Linguist

About the Role

We are looking for experienced English into Latvian linguists specializing in Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) documentation translation.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated content, ensuring 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 across assigned tasks.

• Work within the client's CAT tool environment (memoQ 12.5 or higher), using the license provided by Welo Global.

• Follow project-specific instructions, workflows, and quality standards.

Field of Expertise

• Medical Devices: Instructions for Use (IFUs), User Manuals, product documentation, labeling, and other medical device-related materials.

• In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD): Diagnostic test documentation, Instructions for Use, product information, labeling, and other IVD-related materials.

Must-Have Criteria

Education and Professional Experience

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• A degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree); or

• A recognized graduate qualification in another field, plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional translation experience; or

• A minimum of five years of full-time professional translation experience.

Relevant Translation Experience

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

• Proven experience translating medical documentation in the relevant fields.

• Experience limited to patent translation will not be considered sufficient.

• Ability to perform both Translation and Copy Edit tasks.

Technical Skills

• Mandatory: Experience with memoQ, version 12.5 or higher.

• A suitable desktop version of memoQ must be installed. A free version is acceptable; a license will be provided by Welo Global.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and document editing workflows.

Nice-to-Have

• Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology, or a related field.

• Previous in-house experience within a medical device manufacturer, diagnostics company, or Life Sciences organization.

• Experience with ISO standards and quality-controlled translation workflows.

Project Details

• Language Pair: English (US) into Latvian.

• Service Line: Life Sciences – Medical Devices.

• Task Types: Translation and Copy Edit.

• Expected Capacity: Ongoing weekly availability.

Translation is paid per word, while Copy Edit is compensated per hour or per word, depending on the task size. For smaller Copy Edit assignments, payment will be calculated per word, as minimum fees cannot be offered.

Additional QA feedback checks and client feedback reviews may also be assigned as part of the initial project scope, without a separate purchase order.

If you are requested to work on a task outside the initial project scope, or assist with a project in which you were not originally involved, you will receive a separate purchase order (PO).

Before Applying

Please note that an assessment will be part of our onboarding and quality procedure. Candidates will be required to complete the standard Medical Devices assessment. Please only apply if you are willing to complete the assessment.

Please ensure your latest English CV accurately reflects your Life Sciences and Medical Devices translation experience, including:

• Total years of professional translation experience.

• Years of experience specifically in Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics.

• Examples of medical documentation and content types translated.

• Your experience with memoQ (please specify the version used).

• Your experience performing both Translation and Copy Edit.

• Your contact information (email AND phone number).

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We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Reference: #LI-JC1