Test Kitchen & Product Testing Associate

Solomon Page; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Quality Control & Product Testing Associate to perform hands-on product testing and recipe validation in a busy Test Kitchen in Needham, MA. The contract role runs onsite, 40 hours weekly, with an October 2026 start and potential extension.

Ideal candidates have a background in Food Science or Culinary Arts, and are comfortable handling kitchen appliances, documenting results, and collaborating with the product testing team.

Qualifications

• Background in Food Science, Culinary Arts, food/product testing, or a hands-on kitchen/lab 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.

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 elevate 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.

Skills

Food science

Culinary arts

Food/product testing

Laboratory testing

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 elevate 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.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long‑term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.