Web Developer

Web Development & E-Commerce Intern

SYN Sciences LLC · Remote (US) / Louisville, KY
$ 15–24 /hr 8–12 hrs/week · 3 months, OPEN TO LONG TERM!!!!

About SYN Sciences

• Kentucky-based e-commerce startup supplying research-grade peptide compounds to the US research market
• Every product is third-party lab tested, with a published Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Strict Research Use Only (RUO) policy: not for human consumption, US customers aged 21+ only
• Founder-led and early-stage, so your work goes live and makes a real difference

Schedule & Pay

• Fully remote within the US (Louisville-area candidates welcome to meet in person)
• 8–12 hours per week
• Start as soon as hiring and onboarding are complete
• $[15–18]/hr, at least the applicable federal, state, or local minimum wage
• All hours must be tracked and recorded

Milestone Bonuses

Earn bonuses on top of your hourly pay for completing key project milestones:

• $[100] – Site Audit & Redesign Plan: Full audit of the current site plus an approved, prioritized redesign plan
• $[150] – Core Pages Complete: Homepage, product page template, and shop page redesigned and approved on staging
• $[150] – Mobile & Speed Goals Met: All key pages mobile-friendly and a PageSpeed mobile score of [80]+
• $[100] – Launch & Handoff: Redesign published live and handoff guide delivered

The Internship

• Redesign our WordPress / WooCommerce store into a polished, mobile-friendly shopping experience
• Supervised role with scoped projects and regular feedback
• Built for someone with hands-on WordPress experience who wants a strong e-commerce portfolio

What You’ll Work On

• Audit: Review the current site and propose a prioritized redesign plan
• Design: Improve the homepage, product pages, shop and category pages, navigation, FAQ, COA library, and cart
• Build: Customize pages in Elementor, using HTML/CSS (and PHP where you’re comfortable)
• Optimize: Improve mobile layouts, visual consistency, accessibility, image compression, and load speed
• Test: Check links, forms, product options, cart, and checkout on mobile and desktop
• Analyze: Review Google Analytics data (traffic, add-to-cart, conversions) and suggest improvements
• Document: Write a simple handoff guide so the site is easy to update after the project

Required

• Hands-on experience building or redesigning at least one WordPress site (personal, class, or freelance projects count)
• Working knowledge of WordPress, page builders, and responsive design
• Basic HTML/CSS
• A good eye for layout, typography, and usability
• No degree required

Bonus Skills

• WooCommerce or Elementor
• PHP or JavaScript
• Figma
• Google Analytics, SEO basics, or conversion optimization

Portfolio (Required)

• Submit 1–3 website links, demo sites, or case studies
• For each one, list:
• What you personally designed or built
• Tools, themes, and plugins you used
• Before/after screenshots or results, if available
• Private sites: screenshots or a short video walkthrough are fine

What You’ll Learn

• E-commerce design and WooCommerce store structure
• Working in a regulated industry, including compliance-aware web content
• Mobile usability, site speed, and security best practices
• QA testing and project handoff

How We Work

• All work is done on a staging copy of the site
• Changes go live only after review and approval
• You’ll get your own login. Credentials are never shared.

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the US for the full internship
• No visa sponsorship provided
• CPT/OPT candidates are considered if their authorization covers this role without sponsorship

How to Apply

• Resume
• Portfolio link (in your resume or as a short PDF)
• Weekly availability and earliest start date
• 2–3 sentences on one website improvement you made and what your part was

SYN Sciences LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. If you need an accommodation during the application process, just let us know.

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• WordPress: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote