Test Kitchen & Product Testing Associate

Our client is seeking a Quality Control & Product Testing Associate to support hands-on product testing and recipe validation within a Test Kitchen environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Food Science, Culinary Arts, product testing, or hands-on kitchen/laboratory work who enjoys working directly with products and evaluating their performance.

• Location: Needham, MA | Fully Onsite
• Schedule: 40 hours/week
• Pay Rate: $30–$32/hour
• Assignment: Contract | Initial assignment beginning October 2026, with potential for extension

Responsibilities:

• Conduct hands-on testing of products and appliances in a Test Kitchen environment.
• Perform food-load and product-performance testing according to established testing protocols.
• Support recipe validation for new and existing products, including coffee makers, cooking appliances, and other kitchen products.
• Prepare and cook recipes using various products to evaluate performance, functionality, and consistency.
• Partner with Food Scientists, Research Chefs, and other members of the product testing team.
• Execute testing procedures accurately and consistently.
• Document test results, observations, and findings.
• Identify product or testing issues and proactively escalate concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Support quality-control processes designed to evaluate product compliance with established specifications.
• Assist with the development and improvement of testing processes and procedures as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Background in Food Science, Culinary Arts, food/product testing, laboratory testing, or a similar hands-on environment preferred.
• Comfortable preparing food and working directly with kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established testing procedures.
• Adaptable, curious, and able to learn new products and testing processes quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable identifying issues, asking questions, and proactively communicating concerns.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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