Vacant job

APL, Apotek Produktion & Laboratorier AB, is tasked with manufacturing extemporaneous medicines, which are customized medications for individual patients, aimed at improving and saving lives. Many formulations are made for children and adults with various types of allergies. APL is state-owned and one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of extemporaneous medicines, as well as an established contract manufacturer within the life science industry, with resources for development, manufacturing, and analysis of pharmaceuticals. APL's approximately 600 employees work at five manufacturing units in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Umeå, and Strängnäs.

For more information, please visit www.apl.se

The Position

We are looking for a Pharmaceutical Technician to join the Assembly group within Manufacturing in Umeå. The tasks involve setting up machines, washing, assembling, packing, and sterilizing equipment and packaging materials used in manufacturing. The tasks are performed largely manually and partly mechanically. Sterilization of goods is done through autoclaving or dry sterilization. You will be part of a team of eight people who rotate at different workstations. Other tasks within Manufacturing may also become relevant.

Our operations have very high requirements for hygiene, quality, and precision as the work is performed according to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and in cleanroom-classified facilities.

The position is a fixed-term employment lasting until December 31, 2026. The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, daytime, Monday to Friday, and based at APL's facility in Umeå. Start date is according to agreement.

We are looking for someone who

• has a high school education, preferably with a technical or scientific focus

• has technical/practical knowledge and interest

• is meticulous and quality-oriented

• has good documentation skills

• speaks and writes Swedish fluently.

It is also beneficial if you have

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or within the food industry

• Experience with LEAN

• Knowledge of GMP

With us, hygiene and quality are always in focus – therefore, you need to be structured, responsible, and comfortable working according to applicable rules and routines. A sense of personal responsibility and the ability to work according to applicable rules and routines are very important. Practical skills are advantageous as the work largely consists of packing, assembling, and disassembling machine parts.

Equally important is that you are a genuine team player who spreads joy at work, supports your colleagues, and actively contributes to our common goals. You enjoy collaborating, are attentive and solution-oriented, and see the value in creating a good working environment together with others.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability, and if you enjoy making a difference – both in the details and within the team – then you are the one we are looking for!

With us, you willAPL is characterized by an open and dynamic atmosphere with short decision-making paths. To thrive, our values of being businesslike, attentive, 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 pension, insurance, flexible working hours, and additional days off. At all locations, there are wellness groups that organize various types of activities.

Application: The last application date is January 18, 2026. 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, you are warmly welcome to contact Group Manager Anders Sehlstedt via email: [email protected] or phone: 010-4968415

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

Welcome to share an exciting future with us at APL!