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APL, Apotek Produktion & Laboratorier AB, is responsible for manufacturing extemporaneous medicines – individually tailored medicines for specific patients – with the aim of improving and saving lives. Many preparations are made for children and adults with various types of hypersensitivity. APL is state-owned, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of extemporaneous medicines, and an established contract manufacturer in the life science industry with resources for the development, production, and analysis of medicines. APL's approximately 600 employees work at five production sites 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 Role

You will be part of a tight-knit team characterized by an open climate with a clear focus on collaboration, where everyone helps ensure high quality throughout all processes, meeting both short-term 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 count of viable microorganisms and testing for specific disease-causing microorganisms. Production premises are monitored through particle counting and analysis of viable microorganisms in air and on surfaces. Identification of microbiological isolates is performed as needed. Preparation of culture media and other reagents may also be part of the duties, as well as validation of methods, instruments, and premises.

Work is carried out in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), including all associated documentation, deviation handling, change control, 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 improvement work.
• Instrument responsibility.

The position is a permanent employment that may begin with a probationary period. The working hours are full-time, 40 hours per week, scheduled during daytime Monday to Friday. Start date is by agreement, and the location is Malmö.

Who Are You?

We are looking for you who have an academic education with a focus on microbiology or equivalent experience.

• You have 2–5 years of experience working in a microbiological laboratory.
• We prefer that you have experience in microbiological control of water, raw materials, and packaging, as well as hygiene sampling.
• Experience in report writing.
• Good knowledge of GMP and related regulations.
• Experience with Lean, improvement work, and molecular biology is a plus.
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

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

APL is characterized by an open and dynamic atmosphere with short decision-making paths. To thrive here, our values – business-minded, receptive, solution-oriented, and responsible – must align with yours.

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 shared development, and we actively encourage internal mobility.

You will have access to a benefits portal where we gather our perks and offers, such as fitness subsidies and meal benefits. We have collective agreements with Unionen and SACO, along with associated benefits, such as occupational pension, insurance, flexitime, and extra holidays on bridge days. Fitness groups are available at all locations, organizing various types of activities.

Application

The last day for applications is 2026-07-28. Apply via the link in the advertisement; we do not accept applications via email.

For Information

If you have questions about the position, you are warmly welcome to contact Ingela Engbe via email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or phone: +708 210666.

Other

Before any potential employment, you will 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!