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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

1d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Ninja Test Kitchen Co-op brings a food-first perspective to product and recipe development, helping inspire innovation across SharkNinja’s product portfolio. The co-op works with chefs, food scientists, designers, and engineers to shape product functionality, develop culinary storytelling, and test recipes that advance home cooking experiences. The work includes supporting product launches, assessing usability and performance, and helping bring Ninja’s product experiences to life. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week co-op running January through June 2027, with five days per week onsite in Needham, Massachusetts. The position is part of SharkNinja’s Early Edge Experience program, which offers meaningful projects, professional development, community events, and opportunities to present contributions and learning to company leaders. Relocation and housing assistance are not available. The posting lists compensation as $28–$34 per hour in the role details and later gives an hourly pay range of $26–$35. Starting pay is determined according to a standardized scale aligned with educational level and may also be affected by geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Requirements

Be a current student in a related bachelor’s or master’s program, or have graduated from such a program within the past year.
Be able to work full time, 40 hours per week, onsite in Needham, Massachusetts, five days per week.
Bring an entrepreneurial mindset, ownership, and creative thinking.
Adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Collaborate across teams with strong interpersonal and communication skills, while showing initiative on independent projects.
Ask thoughtful questions, seek feedback, and share perspectives confidently.
Manage multiple priorities with strong time management and attention to detail.
Contribute a positive attitude and team-first approach.
Apply culinary education and passion for food to real-world product development.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food service, recipe testing, or culinary research and development.

Responsibilities

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