Will you help us investigate the possibilities and challenges that come with circular solutions in medical device development?

Each one of our companies differentiates itself in its own domain with unique expertise and skills. This way they help customers improve their performance and achieve more. On the basis of their passion for technology our companies are able to combine forces. By sharing knowledge and working together we increase our social impact. Demcon management & support is a developer and producer of technology and innovative products that contribute to solutions for technical and social problems.

How can medical product developers change the business model safely and still profit from a linear into a circular model with sterile reusables. Using an alternative to disposables could therefore have a big impact on the environmental impact of products.

There are two main problems with replacing disposables in the medical industry. First of all, in the current economy, most disposable parts are part of the business case of the developer. Since disposables are often made out of plastics and the raw material for plastics is available for a low price, making low-cost products and selling them with a high throughput has become financially attractive. In order to transform to a fully reusable product, the business model must change. 

Secondly, the medical industry is a high-risk industry in which patient safety is of great importance. Over time, the hygienic standards have increased significantly due to which disposables (which have not been in excessive contact with human tissue before use) have become common. With the transition from disposable to reusable products, it should be investigated how to maintain these high hygienic standards without using a linear chain. Not only must the cleaning itself be investigated, but also the whole organization around collection, transport, post-treatment and restorage. 

DEMCON offers a dynamic, growing and innovative organization. With our complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, we offer you a lot of challenges and variety in this position. Thanks to enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, our working atmosphere is good, open and informal, with a flat organizational structure.

You will have a regular supervisor to coach you, and all mutual wishes and expectations are clearly agreed upon before the start of the assignment. Furthermore, Demcon gives you the opportunity to work in a motivating atmosphere, with colleagues with a lot of experience in the development of medical devices. You can get a good impression of what it is like to be part of the world of DEMCON. And that can be a very good start to your career.

If you're interested you can apply via the application button on the website.