[Hiring] English to Latvian Medical Devices Linguist @Welo Global

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

• An assessment will be part of our onboarding and quality procedure. Candidates will be required to complete the standard Medical Devices 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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