Research Operations Specialist (1-Year Contract)

The Fountain Group LLC; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group LLC in Ridgefield, CT is seeking an administrative and project-coordination professional to support the Discovery Research Coordination team on a 1-year contract. Responsibilities include PO administration, invoice processing, travel management, vendor onboarding, and event support.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and comfort with WeBuy/SAP, Outlook, Forms, PADS, and related tools. Prior coordination or procurement experience is preferred to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with business systems such as WeBuy/SAP, Outlook, Forms, PADS, and related internal tools.
• Prior administrative coordination, project support, procurement support, event logistics, or research operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project-coordination support to the Discovery Research Coordination (DRC) team.
• Administer purchase orders, track invoices, and manage vendor onboarding and travel.
• Support special projects, update databases, and track tactical actions from team meetings.
• Create and amend purchase orders in WeBuy/SAP; manage receipts for services and expenses; follow up on invoices.
• Coordinate quotes, vendor communications, and onboarding activities including CDA/NDA preparation or risk assessments.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Project support

Procurement support

Event logistics

Research operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WeBuy/SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Forms

PADS

Job description

The Fountain Group LLC in Ridgefield, CT is seeking an administrative and project-coordination professional to support the Discovery Research Coordination team on a 1-year contract. Responsibilities include PO administration, invoice processing, travel management, vendor onboarding, and event support.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and comfort with WeBuy/SAP, Outlook, Forms, PADS, and related tools. Prior coordination or procurement experience is preferred to keep projects on track.