Fall 2026: Ninja Test Kitchen Co-op (July to December)

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

2h•$17 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the Ninja Test Kitchen, you’ll bring a food-first perspective to product and recipe development that inspires innovation across our growing portfolio. You’ll help shape product functionality, drive culinary storytelling, and test recipes that push the boundaries of home cooking. Whether you're refining a recipe for a new air fryer or sharing input on product usability, your insight will help bring Ninja’s 5-star experiences to life

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program, or have graduated 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
Must have prior food or culinary experience (food service, recipe testing, and/or culinary R&D) gained through coursework, clubs, or prior employment
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment, on your feet and moving throughout the day
Willingness and physical ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting and carrying heavy objects
Entrepreneurial mindset that thrives on ownership and creative thinking to help bring bold culinary innovations to life
Adapt quickly in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where progress over perfection is the norm
Collaborate across teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills while showing initiative on independent projects
Ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and share your perspective confidently
Juggle multiple priorities with strong time management and attention to details
Contribute a positive attitude and team-first energy to every challenge and opportunity
Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management

Responsibilities

Partner with food scientists and research chefs to support the successful launch of innovative products like the Ninja Creami, Crispi, Luxe Cafe etc.
Explore new and existing products through culinary testing and competitive research to influence product and marketing strategies
Develop and test standout hero recipes that highlight the full capabilities of Ninja appliances
Conduct hands-on product testing with a research mindset to evaluate performance, quality, and user experience
Record test results clearly and accurately and communicate key findings to cross-functional teams
Support the execution of guest chef summits and help gather feedback from culinary professionals
Participate in internal and external brand events that showcase Ninja’s food-first innovation
Immerse yourself in the end-to-end process of product development while bringing bold culinary ideas to life