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 and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 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 four 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.
The Quality Assurance e.l.f.tern will support critical quality operations tied to new product launches and ongoing standards management. This role offers hands-on exposure to cross-functional quality processes, manufacturing readiness, and investigation frameworks—while owning a meaningful project that strengthens consistency, traceability, and speed across the business.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate first production sample approvals across cross-functional partners (Quality Assurance, Product Development, Packaging, Supply Chain, and Regulatory) to support on-time shipments for new product launches
Create and operationalize a centralized Product Standards Library (physical and digital), tracking standard ownership, storage location, and age/refresh cadence
Audit and catalog existing product standards, ensuring accurate documentation
Improve the OTC manufacturer list in partnership with Regulatory by incorporating quality certifications and key compliance indicators
Participate in quality investigations training, including:
Understanding how quality issues are identified (in-line checks, stability testing, consumer feedback, vendor reports)
Supporting cross-functional collaboration to inform disposition decisions
Build and maintain trackers, inventories, and documentation to support quality workflows and ongoing investigations
Requirements:
Must be a rising junior or senior at the time of the internship
Must be available for the full internship period: June 1st - August 28th
Currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering or science discipline
Foundational understanding of laboratory practices, quality control principles, and data integrity; familiarity with cGMP concepts is a plus
Exposure to manufacturing or process environments is helpful, but not required
Proficient with spreadsheets and databases (Excel or Google Sheets); experience with Airtable or SharePoint is a plus
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable auditing inventories, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining version-controlled documentation
Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate effectively across QA, Regulatory, Product Development, Packaging, and Supply Chain
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to identify gaps, propose process improvements, and follow through to implementation
Collaborative, professional, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, launch-driven environment
Business Rationale:
This summer, the Quality Assurance e.l.f.tern will lead the creation of a centralized Product Standards Library to enable faster, more reliable quality comparisons across SKUs. By auditing and organizing existing standards, defining ownership and refresh rules, and documenting the process through an SOP, the intern will help improve traceability, shorten investigation timelines, and strengthen consistency in product evaluations across the organization.
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