Chemist / Biochemist Intern – Top-Paid Internship Opportunity

Location: Durham, NC — On-site
Company: MedKoo Biosciences, Inc.
Position: Chemist / Biochemist Intern
Employment Type: Internship, Part-Time or Full-Time
Target Graduation: 2027 or 2028

About MedKoo Biosciences

MedKoo Biosciences, Inc. is a global supplier of research-grade small-molecule compounds for laboratory use. We support researchers in academia, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry by providing high-quality biochemical reagents and scientific information.

We are currently seeking highly motivated undergraduate students in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or related fields to join our team as Chemist / Biochemist Interns.

This is a highly competitive, top-paid internship opportunity for local students who are looking to gain practical experience at the intersection of science, data analysis, technical writing, and scientific information management.

The position is primarily office-based and focuses on scientific content development, technical documentation, chemical structure analysis, literature research, and product data management. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in pharmaceutical research, medicinal chemistry, biotechnology, biomedical research, scientific communications, or related fields.

Outstanding interns may be considered for full-time employment after graduation, depending on performance, qualifications, and mutual fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Use chemical structure software such as ChemDraw to draw chemical structures and drug synthetic routes.

• Prepare, edit, organize, and maintain technical documents, including Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), QC data, MSDS/SDS documents, product datasheets, handling and usage instructions, SOPs, and technical reports.

• Create, update, and maintain scientific product web pages, including technical content, product information, and page formatting.

• Research scientific literature, patents, chemical databases, and other reliable sources to identify and extract relevant information.

• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and rewrite scientific information for product descriptions, technical summaries, and other online content.

• Review scientific and technical information carefully for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and clarity.

• Assist with other scientific data-management and technical-content projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.S. program in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.

• Expected graduation in 2027 or 2028.

• GPA of 3.3 or higher.

• 0–2 years of relevant academic, research, internship, or work experience preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.

• Good time-management and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable office software.

• Familiarity with ChemDraw or similar chemical structure software is a plus.

• Ability and willingness to learn new scientific software, databases, and online content-management tools.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience working with real-world pharmaceutical and biomedical research information.

• Experience with chemical structures, drug compounds, synthetic routes, and scientific literature.

• Hands-on training in technical writing, scientific data analysis, and scientific content development.

• Exposure to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life-science research industries.

• Experience developing and maintaining professional scientific web content.

• An opportunity to build skills that can strengthen your resume for graduate school, pharmaceutical industry positions, or future research careers.

• Potential opportunity for full-time employment after graduation for exceptional performers.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials:

1. Resume

2. Current academic transcript

3. Brief cover letter describing your academic background, relevant experience, and why you are interested in this internship

Please send your application materials to Dr. Chen at [email protected].

MedKoo Biosciences, Inc.
Durham, NC