AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Scripps Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributed retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research in La Jolla, CA is seeking an Audio/Visual Systems Specialist to design, operate and maintain campus AV for programs, conferences, and events. The role requires an Associate degree and at least five years of experience with professional AV gear, Zoom/Crestron systems, and strong problem-solving skills; candidate must be onsite five days a week.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to high-profile events at a leading biomedical

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience with professional AV equipment and integrated AV systems, including support of large/high-profile events.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting Zoom, Zoom Rooms, Zoom integrations, and Crestron systems.
• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting professional audio systems, including microphones, mixers, DSPs, amplifiers, speakers, and related AV infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting integrated AV environments, including displays, control systems, switching, signal distribution, and conferencing technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to support and advise users and staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, implements, configures, and supports AV systems across campus.
• Operates professional AV equipment for events and conferences.
• Acts as primary technical resource for high-profile campus events with planning, testing, and post-event support.
• Troubleshoots audio systems, signal flow, and related AV infrastructure.
• Maintains AV system documentation, room diagrams, inventories, and standards.
• Coordinates with IT and external vendors; supports knowledge transfer to staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Zoom

Crestron

Zoom Rooms

Job description

About Us

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

About Us

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE: Audio/Visual Systems Specialist

Position Summary

Performs a wide variety of complex and specialized activities supporting the design, operation, maintenance, transportation, scheduling, and lifecycle management of audio/visual systems and equipment for programs, conferences, meetings, and special events across campus. Functions as the subject matter expert for audio/visual systems, integrated conferencing environments, and AV design needs across campus. Serves as a primary technical resource for high-profile and critical events, providing planning, testing, event-day operation, troubleshooting, and post-event support.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Designs, plans, implements, configures, and supports audio/visual systems for use across campus facilities;


• Operates professional audio, video, presentation, and conferencing equipment for research programs, conferences, meetings, and special events;


• Serves as the primary technical resource for high-profile and critical campus events, including pre-event planning, system testing, event-day operation, real-time troubleshooting, and post-event follow-up;


• Troubleshoots professional audio systems and signal flow, including microphones, mixers, digital signal processors (DSPs), amplifiers, speakers, audio interfaces, cabling, and related AV infrastructure;


• Troubleshoots integrated AV and conferencing environments, including displays, cameras, microphones, speakers, control systems, switching, signal distribution, Zoom Rooms, Zoom integrations, and Crestron systems;


• Provides subject matter expertise and technical guidance to equipment users and IT staff concerning AV system operation, equipment selection, presentation techniques, and troubleshooting;


• Develops and performs preventive maintenance, testing, and readiness checks for campus AV systems and coordinates repair activities as needed;


• Develops and maintains AV system documentation, room diagrams, equipment inventories, configuration standards, troubleshooting procedures, known-issue documentation, and lifecycle requirements;


• Maintains a working inventory of AV equipment in accordance with user and event needs;


• Provides AV equipment and technology purchasing recommendations and influences purchasing and lifecycle decisions;


• Schedules, transports, sets up, tests, and supports audio/visual equipment for use by employees and maintains schedules and records of requested AV equipment and users;


• Coordinates with external AV vendors when specialized services are required and identifies opportunities to perform services internally when appropriate;


• Partners with IT Support and other technology teams to establish AV standards, improve room reliability, and transfer knowledge to support staff;


• Applies job skills and department policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks;


• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.


• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Associate degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


• Minimum 5 years' experience working with a broad range of professional audio/visual equipment and integrated AV systems, including support of large or high-profile events.


• Demonstrated technical expertise with Zoom, Zoom Rooms, Zoom integrations, and Crestron systems.


• Demonstrated expertise troubleshooting professional audio systems, including microphones, mixers, DSPs, amplifiers, speakers, audio interfaces, signal flow, cabling, and related AV infrastructure.


• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting integrated AV environments, including displays, cameras, control systems, switching, signal distribution, and conferencing technologies.


• Expert knowledge of AV equipment setup, operation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting techniques.


• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex AV issues under time-sensitive conditions, including during live and critical events.


• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, room diagrams, equipment inventories, standards, and troubleshooting procedures.


• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support and advise employees, technical staff, professionals, and senior management.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications as well as video and audio editing software.


• This is an on-campus position requiring 5 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus.

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $30.00 to $37.00, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)


• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more


• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)


• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies


• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.