SharkNinja · 3 months ago
Food Scientist, Ninja Test Kitchen (APAC)
Needham, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Food Scientist role in the Ninja Test Kitchen involves conducting research and development, validating product performance, and collaborating with a team to shape the product roadmap and drive decisions based on consumer preferences.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Conduct research and development exploration and testing on competitive products to inform product strategy/roadmap
Provide input on KPIs for ideal performance across new product functions, and validate prototypes to ensure KPIs are being met
Define testing protocols and parameters to validate units against performance claims
Define consumer preference in taste, texture, and flavor to help define key performance indicators and drive product decisions in technology
Keep detailed test data and results in an organized and clear manner as well as develop test datasheets for new protocols
Meticulously records testing results and shares results as needed with key stakeholders in a timely fashion
Assists, attends, and presents at internal and external events, as needed
Qualification
Required
1+ years of related culinology/food science experience or a related field, preferably at a consumer goods company
Degree from an accredited Food Science, Food Engineering or Culinology program
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.)
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
Preferred
Desired but not required: Bilingual (Japanese, Chinese, or Hindi)
Benefits
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employee stock purchase options
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (40)
2024 (33)
2023 (18)
2022 (22)
2021 (29)
2020 (24)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-21
2026-01-07
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