English to Bulgarian Medical Devices Linguist

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.
• 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.
• 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.