Specialist, UAT
elfbeauty
Staff Scientist, R&D
elfbeauty· China - R&D
About this role
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty's purpose is to make the world a better place for every eye, lip, and face.
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, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and rhode.
In our Fiscal year 26, we had net sales of $1.6 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 7 consecutive years of net sales growth. This consistent, category-leading growth is a testament to the strength of our team, strategy, and portfolio of brands.
Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last seven 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
Purpose of Job
Independently develop formulas and processes including scale-up for haircare products.
Lead to solve technical issues of the relevant product line.
Continuously optimization of the processes to improve the cost and the quality.
Lead problem solving for process related issues and ensure smooth production.
Lead to solve technical issues of the relevant product line.
Continuously optimization of the processes to improve the cost and the quality.
Lead problem solving for process related issues and ensure smooth production.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Product Development
1.Independently develop formulas of haircare products, evaluate product performance, stability and compatibility, etc.
2.Upgrade existing products by modifying formula or process.
3.Qualify products from both technical and mass production point of view on schedule.
4.Analyze technical capability for each supplier, nominate supplier candidates for each item.
5.Lead the marketed trend study for both formula and ingredients.
1.Independently develop formulas of haircare products, evaluate product performance, stability and compatibility, etc.
2.Upgrade existing products by modifying formula or process.
3.Qualify products from both technical and mass production point of view on schedule.
4.Analyze technical capability for each supplier, nominate supplier candidates for each item.
5.Lead the marketed trend study for both formula and ingredients.
Problem Solving
1. Identify, analyze and drive resolution of technical issues
2. Monitor suppliers/fillers for the actions plan execution
1. Identify, analyze and drive resolution of technical issues
2. Monitor suppliers/fillers for the actions plan execution
Organization building
1. Develop & compile standards and specifications of raw material and products. Organize product development documentation and reports.
2. Maintain internal systems
3. Propose recommendations with solid technical rational
1. Develop & compile standards and specifications of raw material and products. Organize product development documentation and reports.
2. Maintain internal systems
3. Propose recommendations with solid technical rational
Education/Knowledge/Experience
Minimum request:
1. Bachelor or above degree. Majored in fine chemistry, applied chemistry, biology, material, or other related technical disciplines.
Candidates with Junior college education level is also taken into consideration if he/she is super strong in product development.
1. Bachelor or above degree. Majored in fine chemistry, applied chemistry, biology, material, or other related technical disciplines.
Candidates with Junior college education level is also taken into consideration if he/she is super strong in product development.
Relevant skills and experience:
1. At least of 5 years’ experience in haircare products development of formulation and process. Experience in skincare products development is preferred.
2. Ability to develop formula and process independently.
3. Be Familiar with making/filling /packing process from Lab scale to mass production and quality control requirements.
4. Familiar with regulatory requirements of US and EU.
5. Be Innovative
6. Good in both spoken and written English and Chinese.
7. Strong collaborations
8. Good Logic thinking and proactive report timely.
1. At least of 5 years’ experience in haircare products development of formulation and process. Experience in skincare products development is preferred.
2. Ability to develop formula and process independently.
3. Be Familiar with making/filling /packing process from Lab scale to mass production and quality control requirements.
4. Familiar with regulatory requirements of US and EU.
5. Be Innovative
6. Good in both spoken and written English and Chinese.
7. Strong collaborations
8. Good Logic thinking and proactive report timely.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Staff Scientist, R&D role at elfbeauty full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Staff Scientist, R&D role in the China - R&D department at elfbeauty.
Which team or department does the Staff Scientist, R&D at elfbeauty belong to?
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When was the Staff Scientist, R&D job at elfbeauty posted?
This Staff Scientist, R&D position at elfbeauty was posted on Sep 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Scientist, R&D
elfbeauty
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