An American chapter with professional substance
The appeal of America does not have to wait until you have established your career. A paid internship lets you spend time there while building it: a US employer on your CV, colleagues to learn from and a city to make your own.
Explain your research methods as well as the result
Applicants from Ireland can draw on laboratory projects, research dissertations and relevant work experience. Be ready to describe the method, controls, data handling and your contribution. The placement discussion focuses on supervised research or related professional work; clinical patient care is outside this programme.
The work you could do
We match your background to the employer and role. Typical areas of work include:
- Support supervised laboratory research
- Explore biotechnology research processes
- Contribute to quality-control work
- Assist validation documentation and research records
Prepare for your employer interviews
Biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biomedical science and relevant scientific study or laboratory experience.
Tell us your subject, laboratory modules, techniques and prior research experience. Explain how you followed methods, recorded results and dealt with unexpected findings. A dissertation or project can provide useful evidence, but avoid overstating your independence or implying that a short course establishes advanced practical competence.
Your paid placement, arranged before departure
Aureus prepares you for employer interviews, secures your paid placement and coordinates the J-1 process. Your proposal sets out the programme fee and guarantee before you enrol; your employer offer confirms the role, hours, location and pay. Budget separately for travel and living costs where these are not included.
Questions for your next step
Can I request patient-facing clinical work?+
No. J-1 Intern and Trainee programmes do not permit patient care or contact of this kind. Discuss non-clinical research and other eligible professional duties with us.