Spring 2027: Ninja Test Kitchen Co-op (January through June)

The role

You will support product and recipe development by partnering with food scientists and research chefs. You will conduct culinary testing, develop hero recipes, and evaluate product performance and usability.

What you will do

• Partner with food scientists and research chefs to support product launches
• Explore products through culinary testing and competitive research
• Develop and test hero recipes for Ninja appliances
• Conduct hands-on product testing to evaluate performance, quality, and user experience
• Record test results and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
• Support the execution of guest chef summits
• Participate in internal and external brand events
• Immerse in the end-to-end process of product development

Required qualifications

• Current student in a related bachelor's or master's program or has graduated from such a program within the past year
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with strong time management and attention to details
• Ability to apply culinary education and passion for food to product development

Nice to have

• Prior experience in food service, recipe testing, or culinary R&D

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• Sick time
• Company holidays
• Employee product discount
• Product testing opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs

Before you apply

• There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company has more than 4,100 associates.