Research Chef, Ninja Test Kitchen (APAC)

Shark Ninja Operating • Needham, MA

91d

About The Position

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. The Ninja Test Kitchen is looking for a Research Chef, APAC to join our vibrant group of global chefs and food scientists. Our team takes a unique approach to product development, blending culinary arts and the science of food. The Ninja Test Kitchen shapes the product roadmap, development and story creation. The Ninja Test Kitchen is highly collaborative, and team members are expected to contribute feedback and problem-solving ideas across all projects. Team members are expected to have a strong knowledge of the industry, to be familiar with the latest food trends, and to foster a curiosity for product development. This position will be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Newton, MA.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related culinology/culinary/food science experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
• Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts program, or Culinology or Food Science or Nutrition; Bachelor's Degree with a focus on Marketing or Communications; or combination of education and experience
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly-effective communication skills - both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management, including SharkNinja's executive leadership team)
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment. The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
• Comfort with standard data acquisition tools (thermometers, texture analyzer, photo capture, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity/experience with cuisines and culinary trends of APAC regions
• Comfort with international hours - role will be joining calls with teams in other parts of the world that may fall early in the day or evening

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi)

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development exploration and testing on competitive products to inform product strategy/roadmap
• Execute exploratory test strategy to push the limit or what's possible with new product ideas to inform the product story and determine hero recipes
• Provide input on KPIs for ideal performance across new product functions, and validate prototypes to ensure KPIs are being met
• Meticulously records testing results and shares results as needed with key stakeholders in a timely fashion
• Develop preset programs and function recipe requirements
• Validate recipes, and assemble all relevant material information, that highlight the product feature and benefits
• Assists with developing and testing recipes to highlight products for demonstrations and marketing materials
• Assists, attends and presents at internal and external events, as needed

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Employee stock purchase options
• Wellness programs
• SharkNinja product discounts
• High impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree