Quality Assurance Associate

A Career with Purpose

Bionical Emas is a global Early Access Programs (EAP) and Clinical Trial Supply (CTS) group bringing life-changing medicines to patients around the world. Their range of services and capabilities benefit many of the world's leading pharma and biotech companies.

At Bionical Emas, you will have the chance to develop your career while working with an outstanding team of people. Our shared values create a unique culture that guides our actions and defines who we are. You will be a part of a welcoming, flexible, and supportive culture that values trust and belonging. We believe that creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills is crucial to our growth and success. If you are inspired by changing the lives of patients all over the world, we'd love to hear from you.  

About the Role

We are looking for a QA Associate to join the team and be responsible for assisting in the provision of the company's quality assurance functions, including the company's Quality Management System (QMS). Ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & driving continuous improvement to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, best practice & company requirements.

What will your job look like?

• Support the Senior QA Manager and wider QA team in building, maintaining, and continuously improving a robust, compliant QMS
• Ensure the QMS meets all MHRA licence requirements, GDP/GMP standards, and relevant international regulations (including FDA) at all times
• Raise and manage change requests affecting GMDP activities and communicate required change controls to external stakeholders
• Log, track, and close CAPAs arising from audits, inspections, complaints, deviations, and self-inspections, including communicating outcomes externally where needed
• Investigate and document minor non-conformances, ensuring appropriate CAPAs are recorded and completed
• Qualify customers and suppliers appropriately, including verifying licences, reviewing questionnaires, and gathering documentation for CTS transactions
• Maintain document control and ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance of all quality records, including training documentation
• Assist with training on SOPs/controlled documents and support compliance with all internal systems, processes, and standards
• Manage operational quality tasks such as Fresh Desk ticket allocation, monthly temperature report reviews, and calibration schedule compliance
• Handle product quality and regulatory activities including BSE/TSE assessments, GMP evidence collection, recall coordination, and creation/approval of customer quality statements

What will you need to succeed?

• Scientific degree, ideally pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology or related would be advantageous 
• A-level or higher educational is essential 
• GMP/ GDP experience is essential
• Experience with a QMS 
• Be able to be site based at our site in Burton-On-Trent

What will you get in return?

We want you to do your best work We care about our people's well-being, their personal development and providing a true work-life balance. Our benefits are aligned with our culture and values and are intended to maximize your experience working for us. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from working for Bionical Emas.

• 25 days of vacation
• Vacation days purchasing scheme
• 1 extra vacation day per each 3 years of service
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Sabbatical of 3 to 6 months (after 2 years of service)
• Free food and beverages at all offices
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Support Networks – help us continue to build on our inclusive culture
• Flexible and hybrid work

Does this sound like you?

It is time to apply, and we can't wait to hear from you 

Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, be confident in yourself and don't hesitate to apply

PLEASE NOTE: We will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

We Are Bionical Emas 

We are proud of our people and proud of our achievements. We encourage and hire people with diverse backgrounds, voices, beliefs, and perspectives into our growing global workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Bionical Emas' management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.  

Bionical Emas offers equal opportunities and is committed to diversity in its workplace and providing accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bionical Emas and need accommodation or special assistance, please let us know by sending an email with your request to the recruitment team at

We Are Bionical Emas, where each person is unique. We celebrate individuality while encouraging our talents to work as a team. Together, we make a difference by powering an inclusive future for all. Be you, with us.   

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