English to Bulgarian Medical Devices Linguist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an English to Bulgarian Medical Devices Linguist based in Canada.

We are seeking an experienced freelance linguist to support specialized translation and review projects in the medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVD) sectors. In this remote role, you will translate and review technical and medical documentation from English (US) into Bulgarian, ensuring linguistic accuracy, terminology consistency, and compliance with project-specific quality standards. Your work will contribute to clear, reliable documentation for products operating in regulated healthcare markets. You will collaborate within established translation workflows, using MemoQ to manage assignments and maintain quality. The position offers ongoing project opportunities for a linguist with relevant Life Sciences expertise and weekly availability.

Accountabilities:

You will be responsible for translating and reviewing specialized medical and technical content, maintaining high linguistic standards, and responding to quality feedback throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Translate medical device and in vitro diagnostics documentation from English (US) into Bulgarian.

• Perform copy editing and translation reviews to ensure accuracy, terminology consistency, and compliance with project-specific quality requirements.

• Work on content such as Instructions for Use (IFUs), user manuals, product documentation, technical documentation, diagnostic product materials, and labeling.

• Review and address linguistic issues identified through quality assurance checks and client feedback.

• Incorporate requested corrections and maintain consistent quality across assigned projects.

• Meet agreed deadlines and ensure regular weekly availability.

• Complete translation and copy-editing assignments using MemoQ version 12.5 or higher.

• Participate in follow-up quality activities related to assigned tasks, including addressing QA and client feedback.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate has professional translation experience in Life Sciences, with specific expertise in medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. You should be comfortable working with specialized medical terminology, technical documentation, and quality requirements in regulated industries. The following qualifications are required or considered advantageous:

• At least 2 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 these fields; experience exclusively in patent translation is not sufficient.

• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality requirements applicable to Life Sciences translation.

• Mandatory experience with MemoQ version 12.5 or higher.

• Access to a suitable desktop version of MemoQ; the free version is acceptable. A license will be provided, so purchasing one is not necessary.

• Ability to perform both translation and copy-editing tasks.

• Weekly availability to support project assignments.

• A degree in Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Translation, Linguistics, Philology, or a related discipline is an advantage.

• Previous experience working with medical device manufacturers, IVD companies, CROs, or other Life Sciences organizations is desirable.

• Familiarity with medical terminology, regulatory requirements, and healthcare quality assurance processes is a plus.

• Willingness to complete the standard Medical Devices assessment as part of the onboarding and quality procedure.

Benefits:

• Fully remote freelance collaboration.

• Payment per word for translation assignments.

• Copy-editing assignments paid per hour or per word, depending on project scope and volume.

• MemoQ license provided, with no need to purchase one.

• Opportunities to work on specialized Medical Devices and In Vitro Diagnostics projects.

• Follow-up QA and client feedback activities related to assigned tasks are included in the initial project scope and do not require a separate purchase order.

• Additional work outside the original project scope, or assignments for projects you were not initially involved in, will be covered by a separate purchase order.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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