English to Lithuanian Medical Devices Linguist
Job description
Freelance translation and copy editing of English (US) into Lithuanian for medical device and in vitro diagnostics (IVD) documentation. Linguists work within the client's memoQ environment on an ongoing weekly basis.
At a glance
- Employment
- Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
- Languages
- English, Lithuanian
What you'll do
- Translate medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) into Lithuanian
- 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 provided license
- Follow project-specific instructions and workflows
What we're looking for
- Must meet at least one of: a degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies (or an equivalent degree); 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
- 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
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
How to get hired
- 1An assessment will be part of the onboarding and quality procedure
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About Welo Life Sciences (Welo Global)
Welo Life Sciences, a Welo Global brand, is a specialized language and technology partner serving pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations operating in regulated global markets. We deliver regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions that support clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, labeling, and global commercialization. Our approach combines subject matter expertise with ISO-certified quality processes and technology-enabled workflows designed to integrate seamlessly into life sciences operations. With extensive experience supporting global product development and post-market requirements, Welo Life Sciences helps organizati
Key facts
- Language and technology services for life sciences
- Specialized language and technology partner for pharmaceutical, CRO, and medical device organizations
- Delivers regulator-ready translation, linguistic validation, and localization solutions
- Solutions delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications
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