The Role
The R&D Coordinator will support the development and testing of beauty products, manage documentation, and ensure project compliance across teams.
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About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 28 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Job Summary
e.l.f. Beauty is seeking an R&D Coordinator to support the development, testing, and research of color cosmetics and skincare products. This role partners cross-functionally with Project Management, Product Development, Packaging Development, Regulatory, and Quality teams to help drive projects from concept through launch. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about beauty, with a hands-on approach to product testing and project coordination. This position reports to the Senior Manager, R&D and is based in our New York office with a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
- Collect and review supplier documentation for US and EU product development projects
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance teams to support project progress and compliance requirements
- Partner with Product Development and Regulatory teams to support claims development and global testing needs
- Track, organize, and manage formula submission samples
- Coordinate samples for claims and safety testing
- Maintain and update project trackers, templates, and documentation tables
- Create and optimize folder systems to keep projects and data organized
- Manage and distribute samples internally across teams
- Assist with product testing and collect product feedback
- Compile data and prepare documentation in a clear, accurate, and consistent format
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, chemical, or engineering discipline
- 2–5 years of experience in skincare and/or color cosmetics preferred
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage detailed information and documentation accurately
- Proficiency in Excel for data management and analysis
- Competence in PowerPoint for presentation and information organization
- Ability to work in the NYC office at least 3 days per week
The base salary range for this role is listed above.
Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.
Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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The Company
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals.
Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
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