Vacant job

Our facility in Karlskoga is a center of excellence within the group when it comes to the manufacturing of semi-solids, which includes creams, gels, suppositories, and patches. Our machinery is distributed over 4 preparation lines, 7 filling lines, 3 blister lines, 3 autoclaves, and 8 packaging lines ranging from fully automated to semi-manual. Our pharmaceuticals are filled in aluminum and plastic tubes, patches, aluminum and plastic foils, glass ampoules, and plastic syringes. We work with Swedish, Nordic, and European suppliers of equipment and services. About 130 people work here.

We are now looking for an Analytical Chemist for our QC/QC Support department who thrives in a varied environment where personal responsibilities and constant challenges are part of everyday life.

Job Responsibilities

The role of Analytical Chemist encompasses a wide area, from physical and chemical analysis of packaging materials, raw materials, and intermediates to analysis of finished products. Responsibilities include the implementation of new analytical methods, verification of pharmacopoeial methods, transfers, and validation.

As an analytical chemist, you will be involved in both internal projects and new product projects.

The group also serves as support to the regular operations, driving or participating in cross-functional processes such as product maintenance work, investigations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a university/college education in analytical chemistry/organic chemistry with an M.Sc. degree, or alternatively a bachelor's degree with 4-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, you have practical experience in chromatographic analyses and work experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

As a person, good communication skills are important as it is essential to work collaboratively in a team to achieve common goals. You should also enjoy having your own responsibilities that you drive forward.

Experience in cGMP and familiarity with LIMS is an advantage.

At Meribel Pharma Solutions, we use English as our corporate language, and we have a broad market with customer contact, which requires good proficiency in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

For more information, please contact Aida Baquedano/Group Manager QC/QC Support, phone 0586-68273, [email protected].

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HRBP Natasha Anderberg at [email protected].

During the Christmas and New Year holidays, we are closed and unfortunately cannot answer your questions about the position until after January 7, 2026.

We look forward to reading your application, the application deadline is January 20, 2026.

Welcome to be a part of our team – where your expertise makes a difference!

Meribel Pharma Solutions was founded in 2024 and is a niche, medium-sized CDMO specializing in providing tailored pharmaceutical solutions to pharmaceutical companies. With headquarters in the UK and 11 facilities in France, Spain, and Sweden, we offer specialist expertise in sterile multi-doses, freeze-drying, dosing bags, and stick packaging as well as services to support development from concept to commercialization. We are dedicated to elevating pharmaceutical services to new heights and delivering comprehensive support through every step of a product's journey, whether the product is an oral solid dose, liquid, or semi-solid. To learn more about us, please visit our website: Meribel Pharma Solutions.