English to Bulgarian Medical Devices Linguist

Location: Bulgaria; Remote - Europe; Remote, Worldwide Workplace: remote About Welo Life Sciences    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 organizations accelerate timelines, protect data integrity, and maintain compliance across languages and regions. All solutions are delivered within a secure, audit-ready framework supported by seven ISO certifications.  welolifesciences.com About the Role We are looking for experienced English into Bulgarian linguists specializing in Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) documentation translation and review. Key Responsibilities Translate medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) into Bulgarian. 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 consistent quality across assigned projects. Work within the client's CAT tool environment using MemoQ version 12.5 or higher. Field of Expertise Medical Devices: Instructions for Use (IFUs), user manuals, product documentation, technical documentation and related materials. In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD): Diagnostic product documentation, instructions, labeling and related medical content. Must-Have Criteria Relevant Translation Experience At least two years of professional translation experience in Life Sciences, specifically involving Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics documentation. Practical experience translating medical and technical documentation in the relevant fields. Experience exclusively in Patents is not sufficient. Familiarity with ISO standards and quality requirements applicable to Life Sciences translation. Technical Skills Experience with MemoQ version 12.5 or higher is mandatory. Candidates must have a suitable desktop version of MemoQ installed. The free version is also acceptable. A MemoQ license will be provided by the client; there is no need to purchase one. Ability to perform both Translation and Copy Edit tasks. Nice-to-Have Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology or a related field. Previous experience working with medical device manufacturers, IVD companies, CROs or other Life Sciences organizations. Familiarity with medical terminology, regulatory requirements and quality assurance processes in the medical industry. Project Details Language Pair: English (US) into Bulgarian Task Types: Translation and Copy Edit Content Specialties: Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics Expected Capacity: Weekly availability required. CAT Tool: MemoQ version 12.5 or higher (mandatory; license provided). Additional Project Information: Translation tasks are paid per word. Copy Edit tasks are paid either per hour or per word, depending on the project scope and volume. For smaller Copy Edit assignments, payment will be calculated per word, as minimum fees cannot be offered. Follow-up tasks may include reviewing QA feedback and addressing client feedback on issues flagged during quality checks. These follow-up activities are covered within the initial scope of the assigned task and will not require a separate PO. Any tasks outside the initial project scope, or assignments for projects in which you were not originally involved, will be covered by a separate 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. 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