Job Description
Title: Research Operations Coordinator
Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ months Contract
Description:
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Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Onsite)
Duration: 12+ months Contract
Description:
- The Research Operations Coordinator provides practical administrative and project-coordination support to the Discovery Research Coordination (DRC) team in Ridgefield.
- Administration and tracking of purchase orders, invoice processing, event support management, vendor onboarding, communications, and travel management for the team.
- This role will also assist in special projects as they arise, administering certain processes and procedures, including the update of relevant databases and keeping visibility on tactical actions that are assigned as part of Research Coordination Team Meetings.
- Purchasing and financial administration: Create and amend purchase orders in WeBuy/SAP; manage goods receipts for services, subscriptions, and operating expenses; follow up on invoice status
- Project coordination: Collect weekly action items from the DRC team, follow up with owners, and help keep tactical deliverables and deadlines on track
- Project administration: Administer process for specifically assigned process, collecting information, addressing or escalating issues as needed and updating relevant databases
- Event and workshop support: Manage room reservations, coordinate audiovisual and catering support with suppliers, submit service audio forms, communicate with attendees, and manage related logistics
- Communications: Create and distribute save-the-date calendar invitations, develop and send Microsoft Forms for feedback, and submit digital-signage requests through the PADS system
- Vendor / external party coordination: Request quotes, support vendor communications, and coordinate new-vendor onboarding activities, including CDA/NDA preparation, Cloud Vendor Risk Assessments, and Sourcing onboarding
- Equipment marketplace administration: Monitor the Lab Equipment Marketplace, maintain transfer lists, and follow up with the appropriate team contact as needed
- External support coordination: Field routine questions from external parties and connect them with Lectrona support when appropriate.
- Travel support: Assist the DRC department with travel-booking activities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple routine requests, follow up consistently, and communicate status clearly
- Professional written and verbal communication skills for working with internal teams, vendors, and external parties
- Comfort learning and using business systems such as WeBuy/SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Forms, PADS, and other related internal tools
- Ability to follow established procedures and handle administrative information responsibly
- Self-directed, service-oriented working style with sound judgment about when to escalate questions
- Ability to quickly learn and become proficient with new databases, systems and software tools
- Prior experience in administrative coordination, project support, procurement support, event logistics, or research operations is preferred
- Bachelors degree
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ridgefield, CT |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $30–$32 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://www.talentburst.com/ |
About Company
For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.
Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!
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