Temporary Analyst, Kitchen & Cooking Lab

Be Part of Whats Next

At the Good Housekeeping Institute our testing helps millions of consumers make smarter purchasing decisions every day. Join our Kitchen & Cooking Lab as a Temporary Analyst and play a hands-on role in evaluating the products people use in their kitchens contributing to the trusted recommendations that have defined the Good Housekeeping brand for generations.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)

Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR and Popular Mechanics inspires entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital video social and print reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the worldand together we are shaping whats next.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Conduct hands-on testing of kitchen appliances cookware food products and related consumer goods using established laboratory protocols.
• Execute standardized testing procedures with accuracy consistency and attention to detail.
• Accurately record organize and maintain testing data using spreadsheets and internal databases.
• Assist with the day-to-day maintenance organization and operation of the Kitchen & Cooking Lab.
• Procure groceries ingredients and other supplies needed to support product testing.
• Manage laboratory inventory including tracking equipment supplies and product samples.
• Prepare testing materials and ensure laboratory workspaces remain stocked organized and ready for daily testing.
• Contribute to digital content by updating existing articles and writing product reviews as project priorities and workload permit.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• 2 years of professional culinary test kitchen food science product testing or related experience or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Professional culinary or cooking experience is required.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate data collection and recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive standardized testing procedures while consistently following established protocols.
• Strong written communication skills; published writing clips are a plus.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Passion for consumer products food and kitchen innovation.
• Ability to commit to a three-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension.
• Ability to work from our New York City office four days per week.

The base salary range for this role is $35.00 per hour. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience skills qualifications and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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