MID-LEVEL EMBRYOLOGIST

Everleap Fertility; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Everleap Fertility seeks a Mid-Level Embryologist to join our Clive, IA laboratory. You will perform core embryology procedures and help advance IVF lab operations in a high-standard environment.

We value hands-on experience in a U.S. clinical IVF setting, strong embryo assessment skills, and a collaborative mindset. Weekend/holiday rotation is required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on IVF lab experience in the United States.
• Competency in core embryology procedures.
• Strong embryo morphology and developmental assessment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Weekend and holiday rotation availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform IVF laboratory procedures according to established SOPs.
• Maintain QA/QC standards and compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Participate in proficiency testing and competency evaluations.
• Identify and troubleshoot laboratory issues impacting outcomes.
• Support laboratory optimization and research activities.
• Participate in meetings and continuing education programs.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, reporting, and data entry.

Skills

Oocyte grading

Sperm prep

ICSI

Embryo culture

Embryo biopsy

Vitrification

Cryostorage

Documentation

QA/Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Job description

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MID-LEVEL EMBRYOLOGIST

Embryology Full-Time Clive, IA, US

Help Build Families. Advance Your Career. Make an Impact Every Day.

At Everleap Fertility, every embryo represents a dream, every procedure contributes to a family's future, and every team member plays a vital role in helping patients achieve parenthood.

For more than 20 years, our laboratories have been dedicated exclusively to advancing human IVF and assisted reproductive technologies across the United States. Built on a foundation of scientific rigor, exceptional clinical standards, and compassionate patient care, our embryology teams are trusted with some of life's most meaningful moments.

As part of the global IVI Institute network, Everleap Fertility combines world-class clinical expertise with a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning, innovation, and professional advancement. If you are a skilled embryologist ready to grow your expertise within a high-performing IVF laboratory, we invite you to join us.

Why Join Everleap Fertility?

• Make a Meaningful Difference.Your work directly impacts fertility treatment outcomes and helps patients achieve their dream of building a family.
• Grow Alongside Experts.Work alongside experienced embryologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and IVF professionals committed to mentorship, collaboration, and excellence.
• Advance Your Career.Benefit from structured professional development, advanced training opportunities, and a clear pathway toward increased technical responsibility and career progression.
• Work with Leading Technology.Practice in a modern IVF laboratory equipped with advanced embryology technologies, optimized workflows, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Join a Growing Fertility Network.Become part of one of the largest reproductive medicine organizations in North America, with opportunities to learn from colleagues across multiple IVF laboratories and clinical programs.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Embryologist to join our growing laboratory team in Clive, Iowa.

This opportunity is ideal for an embryologist with experience in a U.S.-based clinical IVF laboratory who is seeking to further develop technical expertise while progressing toward independent performance of all core embryology procedures.

In this role, you will perform and further refine your skills in:

• Oocyte identification and grading
• Sperm preparation and assessment
• Conventional insemination and ICSI
• Embryo culture and assessment (Day 3 and 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 Everleap Fertility's Laboratory Philosophy, Quality Assurance standards, and applicable U.S. regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform IVF laboratory procedures according to established laboratory protocols and SOPs
• Maintain strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control standards
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and laboratory safety regulations
• Participate in proficiency testing and competency evaluations
• Identify and troubleshoot laboratory issues that may impact clinical outcomes
• Support laboratory optimization initiatives and research activities
• Participate in laboratory meetings and continuing education programs
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, reporting, and data entry

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related scientific field
• 3+ years of hands-on human IVF laboratory experience in the United States
• Demonstrated competency in core embryology procedures
• Strong understanding of embryo morphology and developmental assessment
• Ability to interpret laboratory findings within a clinical context
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to laboratory excellence
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to participate in weekend and holiday rotation schedules

What Sets Our Laboratory Apart?

At Everleap Fertility, embryologists are more than laboratory professionals. They are valued partners in patient care and clinical success. Our laboratory culture is built around:

• Outcome-driven clinical excellence
• Commitment to continuous learning and technical mastery
• Structured mentorship and cross-training opportunities
• Ethical, patient-centered IVF practices
• Adherence to the highest U.S. clinical, quality, and regulatory standards
• Collaborative teamwork and shared accountability for patient outcome

Benefits Everleap Fertility offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including:

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

Built on the legacy of RMA, Boston IVF, Conceptions, and six other leading North American fertility practices, Everleap Fertility brings together more than 200 physicians and embryologists across 60+ locations, including 25 IVF laboratories.

Together, we have helped hundreds of thousands of patients build families while helping shape the future of reproductive medicine for more than four decades.

Our national scale and shared expertise are focused on delivering the next leap forward in fertility care through advancing clinical standards, personalized treatment, scientific innovation, and exceptional patient experiences.

Everleap Fertility is proud to be part of IVI Institute, the global leader in reproductive medicine, connecting our teams to a worldwide network of scientific knowledge, research, and clinical excellence.

Everleap Fertility is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.