*Please note, this is a full-time opportunity based in our Needham, MA office. The position is for the Spring 2025 Co-op term from January to June*

The Ninja Test Kitchen (NTK) is looking for food-passionate and detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a creative and dynamic work environment. As a member of NTK, you will play a key role in defining new product development, product design, and brand story development. The intern will provide a unique, food-first point of view for the development of new products and recipes across our ambitious product roadmap.  

Specifically, this position will be responsible for:  

• Partnering with our food scientists and research chefs to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products like our popular air fryers, coffee and espresso makers, Creami ice cream maker, grills and griddles, and more! 
• Conducting culinary exploration on new products, competitors, and existing SKUs to build excitement around marketing and product strategy. 
• Crafting hero recipes and pushing the limits of what’s possible on new-to-the world appliances. 
• Conducting rigorous product testing, bringing a research mindset to performance evaluation of Ninja products. 
• Meticulously recording and reporting on test results and clearly communicating with key stakeholders 
• Assisting in the execution of guest chef summits and gathering expert feedback 
• Attending internal and external events, as needed 

 Qualities we are looking for:

• An entrepreneurial mindset – you take ownership, drive projects forward and think creatively to bring the best products to market. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, highly iterative environment 
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, but also has the ability to dig to find answers to questions on more “individual” projects? We want you! 
• Eager to learn and ask questions and willing to voice your opinion 
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once while meeting assigned deadlines 
• Positive spirit and willingness to have fun at work!  

  Education and Experience:

• Final year in Culinary Science, Culinology, Food Science or Product Development programs 
• Restaurant or food service experience is a plus 
• Prior internship experience a plus