English to German Austria Medical Devices Linguist

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 (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

Relevant Translation Experience

• 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 exclusively in Patents is not sufficient to meet the project requirements.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with CAT tools, particularly XTM.

• The client will provide an XTM license; there is no need to purchase one.

• Ability to perform Translation, Copy Edit, MTPE and linguistic issue correction 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, 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).

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.

• 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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We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Reference: #LI-JC1