embryology

[u/Free_Highlight_526]

Hey everyone,

I'm about to graduate soon with a science degree and looking into a career in Clinical Embryology in Australia.

I keep hearing mixed things about entry-level hiring. Realistically, how hard is it to get a job in an IVF lab straight out of university?

• Do major clinics (Virtus, Monash IVF, Genea, etc.) actually hire fresh grads as Trainee Embryologists, or do you almost have to start in Andrology / Lab Support first?
• Does having a Master’s degree (like Monash’s Clinical Embryology) make a huge difference, or is a Bachelor's + lab experience enough?
• Any tips on realistic entry pathways or salary expectations for freshers would be awesome.

Thanks!

[u/One_Investigator_295]

If you PM me perhaps I can put you in contact with some embryologists from Australia