Elena Veintimilla Gozalbo is an accomplished professional in the field of biotechnology and cosmetic product development. Currently serving as a Product Strategy Technician at COSMEWAX since October 2021, Elena specializes in innovation and laboratory-scale manufacturing of cosmetic products, alongside market analysis and trend research. Previously, Elena gained experience as an R&D Assistant, providing technical support and developing laboratory skills in cosmetics manufacturing. Prior employment includes a role as a shop assistant at Decathlon España, providing customer service in sports retail, and conducting a BSc final project at the University of Valencia focused on biocontrol of phytopathogenic bacteria. An internship at the Institute for Integrative Systems Biology involved human cell culture and virus infection research techniques. Elena holds a Master's degree in Food Science and Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de València and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Valencia.