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APL, Apotek Produktion & Laboratorier AB, is tasked with manufacturing extemporaneous medicines that are individualized medications for a specific patient, aimed at improving and saving lives. Many preparations are made for children and for adults with various types of hypersensitivity. 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 the 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

APL is looking for a meticulous and quality-conscious analytical chemist for our quality control laboratory (QC) in Umeå. As one of our valued colleagues has moved on to other challenges, we are now seeking a new team member who wants to be part of our dedicated team. About 9 people work together with us to ensure the quality of our pharmaceutical products – work that makes a real difference to people's health.

About the role As an analytical chemist, you will be responsible for performing, documenting, and reporting chemical and physical analyses of pharmaceutical products in accordance with applicable methods and quality requirements. You will contribute to the laboratory's development through continuous improvement work. The role also includes instrument responsibility, where you ensure the operation, calibration, and maintenance of your assigned equipment. Thanks to our broad analysis portfolio, you will have the opportunity to develop deep and versatile expertise in several different analytical techniques.

Common analytical techniques:

• HPLC/UPLC

• ICP-OES

• Titration

• UV/Vis

• Wet chemical methods

• TOC, Viscosity, Density, and Osmolality

The position is a permanent employment that may start with a probationary period. The job is full-time, 40 hours/week, daytime, Monday to Friday, and the location is Umeå.

We are looking for someone who has

• A degree in chemistry or equivalent experience

• Experience in chemical/physical analyses within QC operations, chromatographic techniques HPLC/UPLC

• Knowledge of GMP

• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

• Good understanding of English

Meritorious: We are looking for someone with solid practical and theoretical experience of HPLC/UPLC, preferably with expertise in Waters systems and Empower.

We believe that you thrive in a laboratory environment and have a structured and meticulous working style. You are a quality-conscious person who understands the importance of documenting your work and following instructions. You have the ability to work both independently and in a team in a loyal and unpretentious manner.

With us, you will APL is characterized by an open and dynamic atmosphere with short decision-making paths. For you to thrive, our values of being businesslike, responsive, solution-oriented, and responsible need to fit 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 and associated benefits, such as occupational pensions, insurance, flexible working hours, and days off. At all locations, there are wellness groups that organize various types of activities.

Application The application deadline is 2026-02-15. Applications are made via the link in the advertisement; we do not accept applications via e-mail. 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 QC department head Joakim Andersson via email: [email protected] or phone: 076-772 40 54

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!