Audio Visual Technician

We are Europe s research laboratory for the life sciences an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology physics chemistry and computer science. We are an international innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations operating across six sites in Heidelberg (HQ) Barcelona Hinxton near Cambridge Hamburg Grenoble and Rome.

The EMBL Photolab group based at HQ in Heidelberg Germany is responsible for the imaging audiovisual and video production needs of EMBL and EMBO in Heidelberg. You will work in a team of three audiovisual technicians three photographers and one video producer.

Your role

Audiovisual and IT support of seminars meetings workshops and conferences held in EMBL and EMBO buildings under the direct supervision of the Head of Photolab

Maintain Internal and external networks used for live and on demand streaming

Support Zoom based Videoconferencing EMBL wide and maintain the licensing and support users

Work closely with the AV colleagues and Conference organisers to design implement and maintain physical and virtual conference platforms

Coordinating staffing of Conference and Meeting events

Recording high quality digital videos of live events including live streaming.

Supervising and maintaining the multiple conference and meeting rooms for audiovisual readiness including responding to client requests

Planning and implementing of technical set ups and supporting meeting organizers including offsite

The position limited weekend work and flexible weekday responsibilities in the 39 hour / week allocation.

You have

We are looking for an AV technician or IT Engineer who has extensive experience in audiovisual support and maintenance together with integration. Higher AV and / or IT qualifications and certification would be an advantage although our priority is experience including familiarity with AV over IP Dante Audio networking and NDI.

As our ideal candidate you should have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent English language ability.

You might also have

German language proficiency would be an advantage. Previous work experience within an international organisation is advantagous.

Contract duration : 3 years (renewable up to 9 in total)

Grading : 4

Why join us

EMBL is curiosity-driven community-oriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.

We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.

Enjoy lots of benefits :

Financial incentives : Salary free of income tax Monthly family child and non-resident allowances annual salary review pension scheme death benefit long-term care accident-at-work and unemployment insurances

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover)

Generous time off : 30 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays

Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)

Campus life : Free shuttle bus (select sites) on-site library subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)

Family benefits : Kindergarten (Heidelberg) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity / parental leave and monthly family & child allowances

Benefits for international newcomers : Visa exemption education grant for private schooling financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance.

For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here

What else you need to know

International applicants : We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.

EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.

Diversity and inclusion : At EMBL we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women LGBTQ & individuals from all nationalities.

How to apply : To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Applications will close at 23 : 59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.

Closing Date

03 / 01 / 2026

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

E & I,Low Voltage,Customer Service,Hospitality Experience,Computer Networking,Computer Skills,Cabling,Customer Support,Schematics,Human Resources,Power Tools,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1