Vacant job

APL, Apotek Produktion & Laboratorier AB, is tasked with manufacturing extemporaneous medicines, which are individualized medications for specific patients, aimed at improving and saving lives. Many formulations are made for children and for adults with various types of allergies. APL is state-owned and one of Europe's largest manufacturers of extemporaneous medicines and is also an established contract manufacturer within the life science industry with resources for development, manufacturing, and analysis of pharmaceuticals. APL's approximately 500 employees work at four manufacturing units across Sweden.

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We are now looking for a Microbiologist who is curious and interested in developing within our broad and varied range of medicines that make a difference for patients with special needs.

The position You will be part of a close-knit team characterized by an open climate with a clear focus on collaboration where everyone helps to ensure that we maintain high quality throughout all processes, both in terms of short- and long-term deadlines.

Analysis of medicines, raw materials, and water is performed according to methods described in the European Pharmacopoeia, such as determining the levels of viable microorganisms and testing for specific, disease-causing microorganisms. Manufacturing facilities are monitored through particle measurement and analysis of the number of viable microorganisms in the air and on surfaces. If necessary, identification of microbiological isolates is performed. Preparation of culture media and other reagents may also be part of the tasks, as well as validation of methods, instruments, and facilities.

The work is performed according to GMP, which includes documentation, deviation management, change management, etc. Microbiological analysis of samples from other pharmaceutical companies is part of the operations, and collaboration with external customers is part of your daily tasks.

Main responsibilities

• Laboratory work in the form of microbiological analyses
• Conducting deviation investigations and improvements
• Instrument responsibility

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a probationary period. Working hours are full-time, 40 hours a week, and are scheduled during daytime from Monday to Friday. The start date is according to agreement, and the location is Malmö.

Who are you We are looking for someone with an academic background in microbiology or equivalent experience.

• You have experience working in a microbiological lab
• Good knowledge of GMP and related regulations
• Experience with lean and improvement work is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and enjoys laboratory work. Important personal qualities include the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You can quickly grasp new complex issues and have good analytical skills.

APL is characterized by an open and dynamic atmosphere with short decision-making paths. To thrive, our values of being business-minded, responsive, solution-oriented, and responsible need to resonate with you.

All employees have an individual development plan and clear goals that are continuously followed up. This gives everyone the opportunity to influence their own situation and contribute to our collective development, and we actively encourage internal mobility.

You will have access to a benefits portal where we gather our benefits and offers, such as wellness grants and meal benefits. We have collective agreements with Unionen and SACO, along with associated benefits such as occupational pensions, insurance, flexible working hours, and extra days off. At all locations, there are wellness groups that organize various types of activities.

Application The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Applications are made via the link in the advertisement; we do not accept applications via email. We work with an ongoing selection process, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

For information If you have questions about the position, please feel free to contact Elenor Jansson via email: elenor.jansson@apl.se or by phone: +46 73-866 47 94

Other Before any employment, you will be required to undergo an alcohol/drug test, and we will conduct a background check on you via Bakgrundskollen.se.

Welcome to share an exciting future with us at APL!