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How much do embryologist ivf jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for embryologist ivf in Boston, MA is $91,274.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,700.00 and $101,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an embryologist IVF?

An Embryologist IVF is a specialist who works in fertility clinics to assist with reproductive treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF). They handle eggs, sperm, and embryos in a laboratory setting, ensuring optimal conditions for fertilization and embryo development. Their responsibilities include performing procedures like ICSI, embryo freezing, and monitoring embryo growth. Embryologists play a crucial role in helping individuals and couples achieve pregnancy through assisted reproductive technologies.

What does an embryologist IVF do?

A typical day for an Embryologist in an IVF clinic involves performing procedures such as egg retrieval assessments, fertilization, embryo culture, and embryo transfer preparations. You'll spend much of your time working in a sterile laboratory environment, closely monitoring embryo development, documenting data, and ensuring quality control. Collaboration with reproductive endocrinologists, nurses, and counselors is common to provide comprehensive patient care. While the work can be precise and sometimes fast-paced, many embryologists find it highly rewarding due to the role they play in helping people achieve their family-building goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an embryologist IVF?

To thrive as an Embryologist IVF, you need a degree in biology or a related field, laboratory competence, and specialized training in assisted reproductive technologies. Hands-on experience with micromanipulation equipment, cryopreservation systems, and laboratory information management systems (LIMS), as well as relevant certifications such as ESHRE or ACE, are highly valuable. Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and sensitivity when working with patients are important soft skills. These competencies ensure the safe and effective handling of gametes and embryos, support successful patient outcomes, and enable seamless collaboration with clinical teams.

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Mid-Level Embryologist - Waltham, MA - IVF

Waltham, MA • On-site


Boston IVF
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Paid breaks


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Job description


Mid-Level Embryologist


For over 20 years, Boston IVF | IVIRMA North America has been dedicated exclusively to advancing human IVF and assisted reproductive technologies in the United States. Our laboratories are built on a foundation of rigorous U.S. clinical standards, evidence-based practice, and a deep commitment to helping patients achieve successful pregnancies.

As part of the global IVIRMA Global network, our U.S. labs operate with a strong emphasis on hands-on embryology expertise, continuous training, and measurable clinical outcomes. Every oocyte, embryo, and biopsy we handle represents a patient’s future and we approach that responsibility with precision, integrity, and compassion.

Why Join Our IVF Laboratory Team?

  • Direct impact on human IVF outcomes and patient success
  • U.S. based clinical embryology training and mentorship
  • Collaborative, physician-integrated lab culture
  • State-of-the-art embryology equipment and optimized IVF workflows
  • Structured professional development with advancement pathways
  • Opportunity to contribute to a growing, high-performing IVF program

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mid-Level Embryologist to join our growing Waltham, MA laboratory team.

This role is ideal for an embryologist trained in U.S. clinical IVF laboratory standards who is ready to expand technical proficiency and work toward independent performance of all core embryology procedures.

You will perform and refine skills in:

  • Oocyte identification and grading
  • Sperm preparation and assessment
  • Conventional insemination and ICSI
  • Embryo culture and assessment (Day 3 & blastocyst grading)
  • Embryo biopsy (as trained)
  • Vitrification and warming of oocytes and embryos
  • Specimen handling and cryostorage management

All procedures are performed in accordance with our Laboratory Philosophy, Quality Assurance standards, and U.S. regulatory compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform IVF laboratory procedures following established SOPs and quality standards
  • Maintain strict adherence to QA/QC protocols and documentation requirements
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and laboratory safety standards
  • Participate in proficiency testing and competency assessments
  • Identify and troubleshoot laboratory issues that may impact clinical outcomes
  • Contribute to ongoing laboratory optimization and research initiatives
  • Attend laboratory meetings and continuing education programs
  • Maintain accurate electronic documentation and data entry

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree (Biology or related field required)
  • 2+ years of hands-on human IVF laboratory experience in the U.S.
  • Demonstrated competency in core embryology procedures
  • Strong understanding of embryo morphology and developmental assessment
  • Ability to interpret laboratory findings within clinical context
  • High attention to detail and commitment to laboratory excellence
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
  • Weekend and holiday rotation required

What Sets Our Lab Apart

At Boston IVF | IVIRMA North America, embryologists are not just technicians — they are critical partners in patient care. Our laboratories emphasize:

  • Outcome-driven performance metrics
  • Continuous skills advancement
  • Mentorship and structured cross-training
  • Ethical, patient-centered IVF practices
  • Alignment with U.S. clinical and regulatory standards

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

About IVIRMA

IVIRMA is the world’s largest group devoted exclusively to human Assisted Reproductive Technology. Through innovation, research, and clinical excellence, IVIRMA continues to advance the science of human reproduction while maintaining a singular focus: helping patients build families.


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