Wellspect Healthcare is a leading global provider of innovative medical devices that help people suffering from urinary retention or chronic constipation. More than 1 000 employees around the world are dedicated to making a difference to people who need our products and services. Wellspect is one of the worlds’ leading manufacturers of intermittent urinary catheters, with LoFric® as the most known brand. As a help to those with chronic or severe constipation Wellspect has developed what likely is the world’s most advanced irrigation system, Navina™, combining a high degree of user convenience, clinical effectiveness and connectivity into one smart system. Wellspect strives to become climate neutral and leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. The company, with headquarters in Mölndal, Sweden, is present in more than 30 countries, and part of Dentsply Sirona, the worlds´ largest manufacturer of professional dental technologies. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.wellspect.com and www.dentsplysirona.com for more information.

 

 

We are looking for a driven and motivated student(s) interested in pursuing their Master Thesis at Wellspect R&D department in Mölndal during the spring of 2025.

 

About the position

Would you be interested in collaborating with our cross-functional team at Wellspect and explore the use of biobased material in medical device products? We can offer you a master thesis project containing material science, product development, sustainability and medical technology. With your material knowledge and curious mindset, you will support our engaged team in Mölndal towards making a real difference for our users.

The thesis work will include research, ideation, prototyping, material selection, concept development and concept evaluation. At our office in Mölndal you will have access to our prototyping lab and equipment for evaluating material properties. You will work together with an experienced cross-functional team including different expertise for designing medical devices.

 

Project description

The aim of the project is to develop a catheter using biobased materials and gain an increased understanding of the challenges and opportunities of using biobased materials in the design of medical devices.

Mapping out the prerequisites and limitations for a sustainable continence management concept. Design concepts suitable for both human interaction and manufacturing. Evaluate different materials and concepts. Build prototypes and perform laboratory evaluations. Summarize opportunities, challenges and recommendations for a way forward.
 

Who you are

We think you are a student pursuing master's level studies in engineering with a focus on materials, chemistry or sustainability. You have a problem-solving mindset, laboratory experience from university and an interest in making a difference for both the catheters users and the environment.
 

Good to know

We have a culture of team spirit, where sharing knowledge and finding new ways to tackle challenges together is our key to success. Joy is our spice to achieve our goals! The expected duration for the thesis work is 20 weeks (30 hp), starting earliest January 2025, but the length and starting date can be flexible to suit the right candidate. We prefer that the student is able to spend at least 50% of their time at our site in Mölndal.

 

Welcome with your application!

For more information, please contact the Master Thesis mentors:

Caroline Olsson – carolinec.olsson@wellspect.com, +46 31 376 4312 Martin Lovmar – martin.lovmar@wellspect.com, +46 31 376 4494 Fredrik Didriksson – fredrik.didriksson@wellspect.com, +46 31 376 3248

 

Applications are continuously reviewed.

                                          

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