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English to German Austria Medical Devices Linguist

Welo Life Sciences Austria Remote mid contract

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Description

We are looking for experienced English (UK) into German (Austria) linguists specializing in Medical Devices documentation translation and review.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate medical device documentation from English (UK) into German (Austria).
  • Perform Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) on machine-translated medical content.
  • Perform Copy Edit (translation review) of translated and post-edited content, ensuring accuracy, terminology consistency, and compliance with project-specific quality requirements.
  • Fix linguistic issues identified during quality checks and client reviews.
  • Address linguistic feedback and implement required corrections in accordance with project guidelines.
  • Meet agreed deadlines and maintain consistent quality across assigned projects.
  • Work within the client's CAT tool environment using XTM (license provided).

Field of Expertise

  • Medical Devices: Instructions for Use (IFUs), user manuals, operating instructions, product documentation, technical documentation, labelling and user interfaces.
  • Medical and technical documentation related to medical devices, ensuring accurate terminology and compliance with industry-specific requirements.

Must-Have Criteria

  • At least two years of professional translation experience in Life Sciences, specifically involving Medical Devices and medical documentation.
  • Practical experience translating and reviewing medical device-related documentation.
  • Familiarity with ISO standards and quality requirements applicable to Life Sciences translation.
  • Experience with CAT tools, particularly XTM.

Nice-to-Have

  • Degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology or a related field.
  • Previous experience working with medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical 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 (UK) into German (Austria)
  • Content Specialization: Medical Devices
  • Task Types: Translation, Copy Edit, MTPE and Fix Linguistic Issues.
  • Expected Capacity: Monthly.
  • Expected Volume: Approximately 7,000 words per month.
  • CAT Tool: XTM (license provided by the client).

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