Coordinator, Research & Development

e.l.f. Beauty•New York, NY

1d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

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