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Fresh coronavirus waves showed no sign of abating Saturday as devastating surges in India and Brazil pushed daily infections and deaths to record levels. Despite the rollout of vaccines in many countries, Covid-19 is still wreaking destruction around the world, with close to 3.2 million lives lost and known infections soaring past 150 million. Asia has recorded the bulk of new cases, driven largely by the surge in India. The crushing outbreak, which now accounts for more than 40 percent of the world's new infections, has overwhelmed the South Asian nation's healthcare system and depleted critical oxygen supplies. Authorities on Saturday opened India's massive vaccination programme to all adults, but many states do not have enough doses to meet demand despite a freeze on exports of shots produced locally. "There are so many people that are getting sick... we just wanted to be here as soon as possible," said Aadya Mehta, 25, who joined a queue of around 100 people outside a hospital in the capital New Delhi. India reported more than 400,000 cases in 24 hours on Saturday, a global record, but experts say the official infection and death figures fall far short of the true picture. More than 40 countries have committed to sending medical aid. A US military aircraft carrying more than 400 oxygen cylinders, other hospital equipment and nearly one million rapid coronavirus tests arrived in New Delhi on Friday. But the crisis has also prompted travel warnings and flight bans with governments fearful of the outbreak spreading to their shores. Australia on Saturday warned those breaking its India travel ban could face five years in jail.'They died without the slightest dignity'Another vast nation struggling to inoculate as many people as possible in the face of a destructive spike is Brazil, which has one of the world's highest mortality rates at 189 deaths per 100,000 people. It reported nearly 2,600 new coronavirus deaths on Friday, bringing the total for April to 82,266 -- the second consecutive monthly record and a sharp rise from March. The surge has pushed Brazil's hospitals to the brink of collapse in many areas as the country's overall death toll crossed 400,000 this week. Demonstrators from the human rights group Rio de Paz lowered Brazilian flags and mock body bags into symbolic graves at Rio de Janeiro's famous Copacabana beach on Friday, protesting the government's handling of the crisis. "Those body bags represent the Brazilians who had to be buried in shallow graves," said Antonio Carlos Costa, the NGO's president. "They died without the slightest dignity." Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was widely criticised for downplaying the threat of the virus, and for fighting stay-at-home measures. The far-right president has defended his pandemic policies, telling supporters: "I was wrong about nothing." The outbreak in neighbouring Argentina also continued to worry the government, which on Friday extended by three weeks a nightly coronavirus curfew for the capital Buenos Aires.US vaccine milestoneIn terms of total Covid-19 deaths, Brazil is behind only the United States, where the situation has taken a turn for the better in recent months with a successful vaccine rollout. The White House said Friday that 100 million people in the country had been fully vaccinated, and more than 55 percent of American adults had received at least one dose. The huge effort has meant coronavirus restrictions in many parts of the United States can be eased. Fans wearing Mickey Mouse ears lined up at Disneyland in California as it finally reopened Friday, more than 400 days after the pandemic forced its closure. "It is the greatest feeling ever," said Momi Young-Wilkins, a 55-year-old mother as she brought her children to the world-famous park near Los Angeles. Thanks to vaccinations, some European governments have also eased or are considering relaxing coronavirus restrictions, including France and Belgium. But the hugely uneven distribution of vaccines around the world has led to calls for greater access in poor nations and waivers for patent protections to help boost access. A US trade official said Friday that Washington was working with World Trade Organization members to ensure "equitable" access to vaccines but stopped short of signalling a commitment to waiving patent protections.

GANDHINAGAR: As the sun descends in the west, 55-year-old Gauriben Purabia wipes the sweat off her forehead. Gauriben, who is one of the many women who work in a crematorium in Gandhinagar in Gujarat, wipes the floor using water that’s mixed with sanitiser – the tiles must stay sparkling clean at all times.A few meters away, her daughter Ambika and her husband Prakash prepare a body wrapped in a plastic bag for the CNG furnace to devour – another victim of Covid-19. A little further away, her son Vikram lords over the fire to ensure nothing is left behind. Vikram’s wife Bhavna, meanwhile, cleans up another furnace.The torrent of death that the second wave of Covid-19 in India has brought with it has numbed these women.“It’s become like a stone inside,” said Bhavna Purabia, in her late 20s and a mother of three.The women in this Gandhinagar crematorium have been as busy as their male counterparts cremating the dead since the onset of this Covid-19 wave, sharing all tasks.“When we started working here back in 2009, we were assigned tasks like keeping the place clean, assisting the gardener and so on. But now, everyone is doing what needs to be done first,” Bhavna told ET. “From arranging logs on a pyre to cleaning them, cooling the furnaces down, we do it all. After all, this is our job.”The crematorium management has added more open furnaces to handle the additional rush.“As of now, we can manage 18 bodies at one go,” said Jilubha Dhandhal, the manager of the crematorium.On an average, about 60 bodies are cremated here daily, with about 90% of them brought in body bags since the devastating second wave started, Dhandhal said.“Normally, It’s six to seven cremations a day – 10 at the most,” he added.The nine women who work in the crematorium were recruited with their husbands. The crematorium management provided them quarters and arranged to send their children to school.“When we started out back in 2009, not too many people wanted to join and so we decided to employ families and here they are,” Dhandhal said.However, after the tsunami of the pandemic, everyone’s job description has changed drastically.“The hierarchy makes little sense now and all hands are on deck,” said Apeksha, who initially used to tend the garden and now assists in the office, having studied up to class 12. “The supervisor himself is burning bodies. The women who were supposed to keep the campus clean are arranging logs, setting up piers, collecting the asthi and cleaning them up. We have to stand up to the situation and without hesitation.”The crematorium workers are aware of the risk of catching the dreaded disease themselves but are undaunted.“We have been working here for the past 12 years, but now the pressure has increased manifold,” said Bhavna, who has just finished cooling an open furnace with water. “We are not scared. We have been unscathed so far and someone up there will protect us in the future too.”The only caution the families exercise is to keep their children away from the crematorium area.“Earlier, they used to come around this side and play, but now we have asked them to stay indoors,” Bhavna said with a smile on her face. Her eldest son, is in class eight, dreams about joining the army someday.Two more ambulances pull in bringing more bodies. The team sets out to carry out its tasks. Once again.

Volatility is back with a vengeance in the stock market and experts say that the more than 1,000 points daily swings of the Sensex will continue till the current covid spiral abates. Panic reactions by new short-term investors are fanning the volatility. “There is too much speculation, mostly by people who entered the market in the past year. Since speculation is a zero sum game, gains of experienced big bulls and bears that constitute around 2-3% of the market participants will come at the cost of small traders. The biggest losers will be the new entrants,” says C.S. Sudheer, CEO and Founder, IndianMoney.How should retail investors manage their equity investments now? While retail traders may get burnt due to the ongoing volatility, there is no need for long-term investors to panic because this will get over in some time. The situation is similar to what happened during 2020 after the deep cuts of March- April. Make the most of itExperts say systematic investment plans (SIP), also known as rupee cost averaging, is the best option for retail investors now because it helps to harness volatility in their favour. Through SIPs, you invest a fixed amount on a regular basis and continue for the long term. Though you can do SIPs in individual stocks, it works better with mutual fund schemes because mutual funds allow small investments, usually as little as Rs 500 per month. Ability to buy fractional units is its other advantage. For example, if the NAV of a scheme is Rs 23 and you are investing Rs 1,000, mutual funds will allow you to buy 43.48 units.This fixed investment per month is the cornerstone of rupee cost averaging. Since you are investing a fixed amount per month, you get more number of mutual fund units when the NAV is low (ie when the market is down) and less number of units when the market is up. This process is similar to buying more when the price is low and less when it is up and therefore, bring down your average cost of holding over time. This is why experts ask you not to stop SIPs during volatile times. “Rupee cost averaging works only if you continue during volatile times. Therefore, investors should continue with their SIPs in periods like this,” says Deepesh Raghaw, Founder, Personal Finance Plan. 82229742The impact of rupee cost averaging—the reduction in average cost of holding—will be small when volatility is low and vice versa. Let us assume that you are investing Rs 1,000 per month in an equity scheme. To avoid individual scheme performance impacting this analysis, we used the oldest open-ended index fund, UTI Nifty Fund, as the proxy (see table). The SIP in actual NAVs (which kept changing according to market volatility) generated better SIP returns compared to hypothetical NAVs (which moved up in straight lines during the analysis period). This analysis shows why retail investors should continue with their SIPs during volatile times.Do not overdo it Now another important question: should retail investors tinker with their SIP amount and increase it to benefit from the current volatility? Experts are not very enthusiastic due to various reasons. First, marketwide valuation is still high and therefore, the time is not yet ripe for increasing SIP amounts. “No need to increase allocation now because many companies are still in overvalued zones,” says Sudheer.Second, sticking with pre-determined SIPs help investors avoid behavioural problems that happen during market volatility, mostly triggered by mood swings between greed and fear. “Increasing equity investments during small corrections and stopping investments, even regular SIPs, when the market falls further is the most common mistake most investors make,” says Raghaw.Experts also say there is no need to increase the tenor of SIPs, like stopping monthly SIPs and starting weekly SIPs, to benefit from the current volatility. “Volatility is part and parcel of equity and a weekly or monthly SIP will not make much difference in the long term, say 10 years. Continuing with monthly SIPs is fine because most people get their salary on a monthly basis,” says Chandan Singh Padiyar, a Sebi registered investment adviser (RIA). Investors should consider the convenience factor also because operational issues may crop up if they try to split their monthly SIPs into four weekly SIPs. “It is better if investors fix one day close to their income date for all their SIPs. There are chances of money remaining in their savings account getting used for other purposes if SIPs are spread out and the last SIP becomes due at the end of the month,” says Jitendra P.S. Solanki, RIA.Graphic by Sadhana Saxena/ET Prime

Do you remember that Maruti ad some years ago in which a rich man who reminds one of Vijay Mallya is examining a luxury yacht he’s planning to buy? He asks the salesman, “Kitna deti hai?” Mallya’s luxury yacht days are long gone but the ad is still quite funny. It’s also quite relevant to what I want to write about today. So if you don’t remember it then go and watch it first at bit.ly/kitnadetihai and then we’ll go ahead with the rest of the story. Why do you invest in debt funds? Are you able to quickly give an exact answer to that question? Probably not, because it’s actually not a very good question. Let me try again. How are your goals for investing in debt different from investing in equity funds? That should be much easier to think about, and hopefully to answer. In fact, if you can answer that question satisfactorily then you’re going to be a successful mutual fund investor. However, there are a few more steps after the answer itself which are needed to make sure of that.The normal—and mostly correct—answer to that question is that you invest in equity funds for high returns and debt funds for stability. Stability means that returns don’t vary too much between good times and bad. This answer also points to having a correct asset allocation and towards asset rebalancing. Another common answer is that equity funds are for long-term investing and debt funds are for short-term investing. This actually says the same thing in a different way. The long term and short term suitability of equity and debt funds arises from the same factors that are there in the previous answer. I bet you have never heard anyone say that they invest in debt funds for high returns. No one ever says that, right? And yet, practically speaking, they do. Investors do this all the time. They don’t say so, they don’t admit it to themselves, but they do. It happens like this: They decide on investing in debt funds for stability, safety and so on, but then when it comes to choosing the actual fund (or even the category of fund), they start looking at the recent returns of funds! This behaviour seems hardwired in a whole lot of investors. If you are buying a luxury yacht, then you should surely optimise for luxury. How does it matter to you kitna deti hai? Surely, no matter what you are buying, you should choose on the basis of the characteristic that matters most to you, the one which led you to that product. So when you have decided to invest a certain amount of money in debt funds because of their stability, then please choose on the basis of stability, not kitna deta hai.In many ways—actually in most ways— the debt fund crisis of the last few years is the direct result of this approach on the part of investors, fund sales people and fund managers. A good chunk of people are unable to evaluate funds on anything except returns. One reason is that at the end of the day, debt funds appear to be very close to being a commodity. From a purely sales and marketing perspective, it’s hard to distinguish one from the other unless you get deep into it. The only other way is to start playing games with risk levels and returns. The problem with that is that it’s very easy to get into a mental framework where the investor is not able to make the correct trade-off between the two. I’d hate to say that if investors have gotten their money frozen in riskier debt funds, then it is their own fault. It’s not. The entire ecosystem of fund sales has created a situation, helped along by the obsession with returns alone. Smarter investors have learned a lot from the entire experience.(The author is CEO, Value Research.)

Good morning,It's Zaheer here. Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency started as a joke in 2013, is currently the world’s seventh-largest digital coin with a market value of over $42 billion.Who’s laughing now?The world’s strangest (and cutest) cryptocurrencyIn January 2014, the two-man Jamaican bobsled team announced they wouldn’t be able to make it to the Winter Olympics in Sochi as they didn’t have the $80,000 needed for travel, equipment and other expenses.They ended receiving help from an unusual source (yes, even more unusual than ice-racers from the tropics). Users of Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that began as a joke, helped make Olympics history by raising more than $30,000 worth of Dogecoin to help fund the team’s trip to Russia.A Doge is born 82337825Source: Dogecoin FacebookDogecoin had been created the previous year by Jackson Palmer, a product manager for Adobe Inc in Sydney, and Billy Markus, a software developer at IBM, as a joke about the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies.With Shiba Inu (a Japanese hunting dog and early meme celebrity) as its logo, Palmer and Markus promoted Dogecoin as a less serious alternative to Bitcoin that would also be faster, and more adaptable and consumer-friendly.Pronunciation check: Though it is variously pronounced as "doggie", "doh-gay", "dog-ay", or just "dog", the correct pronunciation according to Markus is “dohj” coin.Dogecoin is an inflationary coin, meaning there’s no limit on its supply. This is a feature it shares with fiat currencies and one that makes it unlike Bitcoin and most other cryptocurrencies, which have a ceiling on the number of coins that will be created.Underneath all the “such wow”, “how money” hilarity, Dogecoin’s underlying technology is borrowed from Litecoin, a legitimate bitcoin spinoff that was launched in October 2011. With a market value of over $42 billion at current prices, Dogecoin is now the world’s 7th largest cryptocurrency. 82337828Source: GiphyFirst roller coaster: In December 2013, the value of Dogecoin jumped nearly 300% in three days (from $0.00026 to $0.00095). This was around the time that China barred its banks from investing in crypto, leaving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies reeling.Three days later, Dogecoin saw its first major crash when its value dropped by 80% because of China’s decision and other factors.First scam: In March 2014, Alex Green, aka Ryan Kennedy, a British citizen created a Dogecoin exchange called Moolah and convinced users of the cryptocurrency to donate large sums to fund it. It helped that Green was known as a generous tipper in the community, and that he once accidentally donated $15,000 instead of $1,500 to sponsor a NASCAR driver.It was revealed later that Green used the moolah not on Moolah (sorry) but to buy more than $1.5 million of Bitcoin. Inevitably, he used proceeds from that investment on the sort of cartoon villain lifestyle you’d expect. Two years later, he was convicted of multiple counts of rape and sentenced to 11 years in prison.First hack: On December 25, 2013, hackers stole millions of Dogecoins from the wallet platform Dogewallet. They modified its web page in a way that transactions weren’t sent to their intended recipients but to a single account. But because of the minuscule value of each coin, the loot totalled just $12,000.Nonetheless, the Dogecoin community started an initiative called "SaveDogemas" to donate coins to those who lost funds in the breach.The Dogefather 82337830Source: GiphyDogecoin has had an incredible run since the start of 2021. If you had invested $1,000 in it on January 1, you would be sitting on a few tens of thousands of dollars now.That’s largely to do with the fact that Dogecoin has some heavyweight celebrity backers, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, fellow billionaire Mark Cuban, and rapper Snoop Dogg.In January, Dogecoin’s price went up over 800% in 24 hours, hitting $0.07 after attention from Reddit users looking to turn it into the crypto version of GameStop.Musk has called Dogecoin his “fav” cryptocurrency and “the people’s crypto” on Twitter, and at the start of April vowed to “put a literal Dogecoin on the literal moon”. Each tweet saw the price of Dogecoin jump a few percentage points.The latest of Musk’s Doge tweets came earlier this week, when he slipped in a reference to the cryptocurrency while confirming his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live, causing its value to jump 20%.The DogefatherSNL May 8— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 1619590847000Let me now pass it on to Vikas SN for other big developments of the weekINCOMING: INDIA'S FIRST TECH UNICORN IPO & A MEGA ONLINE GROCERY FIGHTFood delivery firm Zomato filed for a historic $1.1 billion IPO with markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday. India's startup ecosystem will be keenly watching how this offering unfolds as it could set the tone for the upcoming tech IPO rush. The public issue will also likely be a test of Indian investors' appetite for startup unicorns in the country. 82337857Investors in Zomato, including Info Edge, Sequoia and Ant Financial, are expected to reap massive returns if the food-delivery firm is able to garner the expected valuations. Do read our deep dive into Zomato's IPO prospectus. 82337851The stage is also set for a fierce battle of giants in India's fast-growing online grocery segment after Tata Sons' proposal to buy a majority stake in Alibaba-backed BigBasket got the go-ahead from India's competition watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI).The deal, which marks one of the largest M&A deals in India's digital sector, will put Tata Group in direct competition with Reliance’s JioMart, Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart, apart from Grofers.Tata Digital is likely to provide a full exit to two of BigBasket's biggest investors -- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which holds a 29.59% stake, and Actis LLP, which acquired several portfolios of scandal-hit Abraaj Group and owns a 16.53% stake in BigBasket. Some smaller investors in the e-grocer are also expected to get an exit. BigBasket counts Ascent Capital, Helion Venture Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners among its investors. 82337868BigBasket is currently the leader in the online grocery segment and says it has crossed the $1 billion annual revenue run rate mark in September last year, buoyed by growing demand for online groceries due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Do read our explainer on the Tata Group-BigBasket deal. 82337880STARTUPS, BIG TECH AID COVID RELIEF EFFORTSSeveral startup entrepreneurs, investors and startup collectives have come together to mobilise resources and offer all kinds of assistance to help the country fight the second wave of Covid-19 which had ravaged Indian cities. 82337907Large US tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Salesforce, and retail giant Walmart are also extending their support to the country through donations, sourcing medical equipments like ICU ventilator units and oxygen concentrators, and medical supplies among others.Meanwhile, India's nodal platform to schedule appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations CoWin suffered initial outages on Wednesday evening as millions attempted to log in with the portal opening registration for all adult Indians. It further drew criticism as even those who managed to register soon discovered there were no appointments available for people below 45 years, despite them being eligible for the vaccine from May 1.DEALS IN THE WORKSEducational technology startup Byju’s is raising about $150 million from Swiss multinational investment bank UBS Group AG, at a valuation of around $16.5 billion, according to a source close to the development. The investment will catapult the Bengaluru-based firm as India’s most valuable startup, ahead of digital payments giant Paytm, which is currently valued at $16 billion. 82337932Omnichannel children’s retailer Firstcry will launch India's largest Thrasio-style investment venture with $75 million in capital commitment from investors such as Japan's SoftBank, TPG, ChrysCapital and Premji Invest, sources said. GlobalBees will buy, consolidate and fast-track the growth of brands that sell products on e-commerce marketplaces in India.Blackstone Group is making a $2.8 billion commitment to buy up to 75% of Mphasis, as cloud migration and demand for digital services surge during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The private equity fund will be joined by a consortium of its limited partners, sovereign funds and marque US endowments like Abu Dhabi Investment Authority GIC of Singapore and UC Investments (The Regents of University of California) as co-investors.Tiger Global-backed GreyOrange is evaluating a US listing to raise $500-600 million, that could value the startup at $1.5-1.7 billion, people aware of the plan told ET. GreyOrange is currently in early-stage discussions with investment banks JPMorgan, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley for the capital raising initiative.Online business-to-business marketplace Udaan will buy back employee stocks worth Rs 165-175 crore, joining a batch of Indian startups that have facilitated such liquidity programmes for their staff amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Udaan joins a slew of startups such as Cred, Swiggy, Razorpay, Acko, Zerodha, MPL, Unacademy and Cars24 among others that have announced Esop buybacks in recent months. 82337949OTHER BIG STORIES BY OUR REPORTERSStartups withdraw internships offers to B-school students amid second wave of Covid-19From cybersecurity to business-to-business sales and mid-sized startups, companies across sectors have informed B-school placement cells that the internships are on hold or that they would not pay stipends, at least a dozen MBA students told ET.Crypto miners, gamers brawl over chips amid shortageAt the core of this battle is the disrupted supplies of graphics processing units (GPUs), due to a global shortage of semiconductor chips and a surge in demand from both gamers and miners, who are now accusing each other of hoarding them.Ministry of Corporate Affairs nudges Sebi on startup listing rulesSebi accepted the recommendation of Ministry of Corporate Affairs that institutional holding threshold should be 50%, after initially proposing a lower threshold of 40%.Major brands hit pause button on brand activitySeveral leading brands have replaced upfront brand promotions to escalate Covid-19 protocols in advertising on their social media handles, driven by the need to post sensitive content at a time when the second wave of infections is raging across the country.IT firms tap dealmakers to chase large contractsIndian technology services companies, including Wipro and Infosys, are ramping up their large deal teams to remain competitive and keep an eye out for big and long-term contracts over the next few years.That's about it from us this week. Have a great weekend!

The first instalment of the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) of Rs 8873.6 crore for the year 2021-22 has been released to all the states, said the Ministry of Finance on Saturday. The ministry said that up to 50 per cent of the amount released i.e. Rs 4436.8 crore can be used by the states for COVID-19 containment measures. It also said that an amount of Rs 8873.6 crore has been released to the states at the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Normally, the first instalment of SDRF is released in the month of June as per the recommendations of the Finance Commission. "However, in relaxation of normal procedure, not only has the release of SDRF been advanced, the amount has also been released without waiting for the utilization certificate of the amount provided to the States in the last financial year," it said. The funds from SDRF may be used by the states for various measures related to containment of COVID-19 including meeting the cost of oxygen generation and storage plants in hospitals, ventilators, air purifiers, strengthening ambulance services, COVID-19 hospitals, Covid Care Centres, consumables, thermal scanners, personal protective equipment, testing laboratories, testing kits, containment zone, etc.

MUMBAI: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) has launched two quick-delivery schemes to fund businesses in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) segment that are helping tackle the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.Under the SHWAS (Sidbi assistance to Healthcare sector in War Against the Second wave of Covid) scheme, MSMEs engaged in manufacturing of oxygen cylinders, oxy-generators, oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen or providing services in transportation, storage, refilling or supply of these items will be eligible for low-cost credit.Under the AROG (Sidbi Assistance to MSMEs for Recovery & Organic Growth during Covid) scheme, small units engaged in manufacturing of products or providing services, which are directly related to fighting Covid, such as pulse oximeters, permitted drugs (Remdesivir, Fabiflu, Dexamethasone, Azithromycin, etc), ventilators, and PPE will get credit.“The endeavour is to provide credit facilities to deserving MSMEs that have risen to the occasion in helping the citizens in this hour of need by keeping their activities operational and providing healthcare at all levels,” Sidbi chairman and MD S Ramann said.Sidbi said these schemes will provide 100% funding up to an amount of Rs 2 crore to an MSME unit at an interest rate of 4.5-6% per annum, within 48 hours after receipt of documents. Borrowers can put in their applications online.On March 25, 2020, Sidbi had launched Sidbi Assistance to Facilitate Emergency response against coronavirus (SAFE) scheme to provide financial support to all MSMEs engaged in manufacturing of any product or providing any services, which are related to fighting the coronavirus. These include hand sanitisers, masks, bodysuits, ventilators and testing labs. More than 400 MSME units producing products to fight Covid have been sanctioned financial assistance under SAFE (worth Rs 178 crore) in FY21.

With the enactment of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBIFD)Act in the last week of March 2021 the focus now shift from the need of a development financial institution for infrastructure development to making NaBFID structurally and operationally efficient and efficacious.This is important particularly in the background of experience of the DFIs like IFCI and IIIFCL which failed to deliver as expected.Infrastructure projects continue to languish for shortage of funds - debt as well as equity. Out of 6835 projects identified in December 2019 under National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), only a few ,about 225, have been completed and the remaining face, among other things, funding issues. The NaBFID has a tall order - as set by the finance minister - mobilisation of Rs 3 trillion over next 3 years and making that available while functioning professionally, to a large number of projects across the country and in different sectorsThe factor that failed most the DFIs in the past was the fact that these were not structured and enabled them to govern and manage themselves to act as provider ,enabler, and catalyst for financing infrastructure development .The DFI in its new incarnation as NaBFID is Version -2 of DFI, learning from the past experiences. It however still falters in one important aspect that casts doubt on the efficacy of NaBFID . The government has the ability - de jure as well as de facto - to interfere and intervene in its governance and management.On the positive note the role of NaBFID goes beyond financing and extends to coordination with central and state governments, regulators, financial institutions, institutional investors and other stakeholders within and outside india to support infrastructure financing including domestic bonds and derivatives markets.One DFI alone - whatever be its size -may not suffice for financing the need for infrastructure development across the country . Universal banking business model of commercial banks is not compatible with infrastructure financing which requires domain expertise of the sector and lending at lower rates for tenure of 20-25 years and more. The NaBFID Act facilitates setting up of more DFIs including in the private sector with the approval of RBI . This also paves the way for existing infrastructure finance companies, set up as NBFCs, to expand and grow by converting themselves into a DFI and enjoy benefits available to a DFI or a bank.Over the years these measures would create a much needed network of sector specific DFIs ,akin to commercial banks, throughout the country .On the liability side ,NaBFID would have the ability to raise ,with the support of government guarantee, long term funds for on-lending and refinancing, from domestic sources such as RBI, central government, pension funds ,banks and bond markets ,and international markets including multilateral institutions. To begin with it will have equity of ? 10000 crores fully owned by the government which would be expanded through dilution of government stake up to 26%.The success or failure of NaBFID like any other PSU /PSB would however largely depend upon the extent to which it is able to enjoy autonomy in its governance and upon professionalism it is able to display in policy formulation and laying risk based systems and processes.The NaBFID Act , while seeks to distance the government from appointment and fixation of remuneration of wholetime directors, officers and employees/. It gives strings of control on these matters in its hands . The government has the power to appoint the chairman of the board and its nominees, and has the ability to influence appointment of other whole time directors selected through the Bureau of Bank Board or similar other agency .The government also has the power to terminate the term of office of chairman ,MD, and other whole time directors albeit in consultation with RBI .Unusually, the directors appointed by the government ,which is the only shareholder, are treated as independent directors.Further as in the case of PSUs ,the government has omnibus power to prescribe or approve rules and regulations on various matters including in regard to salaries and allowances of whole time directors and employees ,and ,fee payable to independent directors.NaBFID, as per the Act,will remain outside the purview of the 3Cs,namely, CAG, CVC and CBI, for bonafide commercial decisions taken. For the first time ,the law provides such an immunity to officers and employees of a bank/FI enabling faster decision-making and should help in bringing professionalism in the functioning of NaBFID.NaBFID as a DFI Version: 2 and attendant provisions in the NaBFID Act provide for a strong foundation for a new era of development financing in India. The efficacy of the concept and design of NaBFID would however hinge upon the restraint that the government exercises and avoids political interference in its governance and management. Less the interference. more effective would NaBFID be. This also holds the key for government’s plan to dilute its equity up to 26% over the years,in favour domestic and international investors.Ashok Haldia is former MD and CEO of PTC India Financial Services Ltd.

One of the things we’re learning over the past year is the vulnerability of global supply chains.There’ve been supply bottlenecks in lumber, semiconductors, shipping capacity and even labor, after Covid-19 sparked a dramatic underestimate in how much of these products and services would be needed. No one thought a global pandemic would coincide with a boom in consumer goods and a quick economic recovery, and so no one prepared for that by increasing capacity. Underinvestment is now sparking higher prices for sought-after goods, with lumber being the most notable example. Joe’s described this dynamic as a short squeeze in the real economy.But what happens when short squeezes meet other short squeezes? Resolute Forest Products is one of the first sawmills to report this earnings season and it should have unveiled bumper revenue with lumber prices up 85% this year alone. Instead, the company reported earnings-per-share that came in below analyst expectations. Why?It seems the supply shortage in wood bumped into a supply shortage in transport. From the statement:“The wood products segment generated operating income of $221 million in the quarter, a $93 million improvement from the fourth quarter, due to a $266 per thousand board foot increase in the average transaction price, or 44%, on strong lumber demand. But shipments fell by 50 million board feet because of seasonal shortage in rail cars and trucks, pushing finished goods inventory up by 46 million board feet, to 143 million board feet. The operating cost per unit (or, the " delivered cost ") rose by $49 per thousand board feet, or 13%, reflecting a higher variable compensation provision, higher fiber costs and the CEWS credits received in the previous quarter. EBITDA in the segment improved by $93 million, to $232 million.”

AstraZeneca - Gaithersburg, MD - Regulatory Intelligence Director At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person. AstraZeneca's industry-leading Competitive Intelligence and Analysis team sits at the heart of the Biopharmaceuticals R&D Strategy Group and has an impact on decision-making at the highest levels. As a Regulatory function we use our capabilities to accelerate discovery and development, combining knowledge from across our Therapy Areas helps us to deliver rapid and global approvals that bring new medicines to patients. In our science-led enterprise, we have new, complex and best-in-class products to bring to market and drive fast approvals to play an instrumental role in achieving our aim of getting the right medicines to the right patients, faster than ever before. We are looking for Regulatory Intelligence Directors to join our global teams within Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Renal (CVRM) and Respiratory and Immunology (R&I), at AstraZeneca Biopharmaceuticals R&D. What You'll do You will be part of a high performing R&D Strategy Team, bearing responsibility for ensuring the decisions we make with our pipeline assets best position us for maximum return on investment and positive patient outcomes. As a Regulatory Intelligence Director you will provide disease area specific Regulatory interpretation and impact analysis of emerging competitive intelligence and you will be the central point person within your therapeutic area (TA) Regulatory Affairs group in leading bespoke Regulatory research. Working closely with Vice President, Executive Regulatory Science Directors, Global Regulatory Leaders (GRLs), Regulatory Affairs Directors (RADs), as well as external experts and other Regulatory Policy, Intelligence and Regional Strategy groups (PIRS), you will contribute to our mission by providing Regulatory Intelligence aspects of disease areas and product-specific Regulatory strategies. You will also work closely with International, China, and Japan RADs regarding disease area-specific guidance and regulatory intelligence aspects in each region, contributing to overall Regulatory landscape per disease. This is a high impact role that requires you to shape strategy and influence critical investment decisions by delivering industry-leading analysis and insights to ensure a full understanding of the rapidly evolving Biopharmaceuticals landscape. Who you are We are looking for someone who possesses a broad background of experience working in pharmaceutical business, with prior experience in several areas within global regulatory affairs. We would also expect you to be experienced in critically reviewing current global regulatory science trends and challenging the latter with a good understanding of the corresponding scientific and clinical components. Essential for the role An advanced degree in a science-related field is preferred Demonstrated competencies of strategic thinking, data and impact analysis, and excellent oral and written communication skills In-depth knowledge of the designated therapeutic area Have a working knowledge of Regulatory Intelligence Tools and stay up to date with Regulatory news regarding key competitors and the disease area A good understanding of the commercial aspects of drug development Why AstraZeneca? Because innovation is at our heart, we're championing a new mindset for Regulatory. Shifting from conservative to progressive, we look beyond spotting risks, to being solution-oriented. We are pro-actively involved in the strategy, changing the course for approvals and influencing regulators on new technology. Our science-driven approach means our Regulatory strategy is even more appreciated and valued. Here we get to be part of the solution, bringing lifechanging medicines to patients. So, what's next? Are you already imagining yourself joining us? Good, because we can't wait to hear from you! Welcome with your application; CV and cover letter, no later than April 30, 2021 Where can I find out more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram BioPharmaceuticals R&D:... - Permanent - Full-time

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CROMSOURCE - USA - Description: CROMSOURCE is currently recruiting for a Clinical Trial Assistant for an internal position, located in the United States. Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities Cooperates with the project team, accurately updating and maintaining clinical tracking systems Responsible for the preparation, handling, distribution, collection, filing and archiving of clinical documentation and reports May act as Feasibility Associate (FEA) after appropriate and documented training Collaborates with the project team on the preparation, handling and distribution of clinical trial supplies and maintenance of tracking information (logistics of the project) Prepares and requests the necessary local authorities approvals May support the project team in managing the agreements with hospitals and investigational centers Assists with the tracking and management of Case Report Forms (CRFs), queries and clinical data flow Collaborates with the project team in organizing Investigator's and Monitor's Meetings Collaborates with the project team in managing the follow-ups of the monitor's activities Manages the telephone monitoring of projects Collaborates with the project team in managing the payments of sites May perform submissions to local ECs and CAs Education & Experience: University Degree in scientific medical or paramedical discipline One/three years of Clinical Research experience in the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry Good Knowledge of clinical trial operations, GCP/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Client focused approach to work Excellent team leadership skills Ability to motivate both individually and collectively Excellent problem solving capability through early identification Demonstrate, appreciation and understanding of finance and budgeting issues Excellent computer literacy The Benefits of Working for TalentSource in the US: Full health insurance benefits that include health, dental and vision 401K Plan with 5% company match after satisfying 90 days of employment Short term and long term disability insurance Life insurance Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays Dedicated Line Manager Monthly meetings with line manager Full performance and development process with Team events and end of year party Career opportunities within both our CRO departments and our TalentSource Life Sciences Unit, locally and internationally Employee satisfaction survey - your feedback is important for continuous improvement Who will you be working for? About CROMSOURCE CROMSOURCE is a family owned international, full-service Contract Research Organisation who, since 1994, has been supporting our clients with outstanding clinical research and staffing solutions services. The successful growth of CROMSOURCE has been achieved by putting high quality and client focus at the heart of everything we do. Our Company Ethos Our employees are the most valuable company asset. We value our resources and ensure they work in a friendly, family environment so they are able to develop their skills and talents. Human Resources is the fulcrum around which all CROMSOURCE activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values are evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates. The Application Process Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful. If you would like to discuss the role before applying through the website @ https://ift.tt/3ePdGKR or please contact Vaia.Hixson@cromsource.com for more information. CROMSOURCE is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in relation to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status or any other legally protected status. CROMSOURCE is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Keywords: Senior Clinical Trial Assistant, Senior Clinical Trial Associate, Clinical Trial Administrator, Study Coordinator, CTA, Senior CTA Skills: Clinical Trial Assistant, Administration, clinical trials, Pharma, Pharmaceutical Location: United States Share: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email... - Permanent - Full-time

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Volt - North Carolina - My client is a full-service CRO with international resources dedicated to helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies efficiently and expeditiously navigate the regulatory approval process in order to bring new drugs, biologics, and medical devices to the market. They're looking for Senior Clinical Programmers I or II to join their team. This role will include the design, development and maintenance of clinical databases and other application tools supporting data capture and data processing. Also the Senior Clinical Programmer will lead, manage and support the clinical programming tasks to meet project specifications in compliance with study specific plans, standard operating procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain all clinical programming documentations, including study design specifications, UAT plans, test cases and database configuration settings in support of database set-up and edit checks programming. Develop and/or review Data Validation Plan Program electronic edit checks and data listings required for data review and validation process Review electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) Completion guidelines Develop SAS programs for metric reporting, data review listings, data import and data export set-up Lead and support application of Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) conventions during database build activities and data warehousing, i.e. CDASH and SDTM modules Review and adhere to the requirements of study specific data management documents & plans Lead and coordinates clinical programming activities for assigned studies (including monitoring of project timelines, scope of work, budgets, resourcing needs, escalating potential problems effectively and in a timely manner and alerting management of potential change orders) Understand validation principles and requirements and consistently develops code in accordance with those requirements Lead development activities and standardizing clinical programming procedures (e.g. setting up global libraries, standard templates) Qualifications: BSc/MSc in Life science, healthcare and/or related field 5-10 years of experience in drug development and/or clinical research Good knowledge of ICH-GCP(R2), GDPR/HIPPA and applicable (local) regulatory requirements Good understanding of clinical data management through several years of clinical programming experience Experienced in technical data management practices (developing programs, validation plans, testing, and documentation) Solid understanding and hands-on experiences of CDISC standards (i.e. CDASH and SDTM models) Strong programming skills with proficiency in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems, data reporting and programming languages such as PL/SQL, SAS and comparable field Apply now... - Permanent - Full-time

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Louisville Paving & Construction - Louisville, KY - Louisville Paving and Construction Project Foreman - $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS Purpose The Project Foreman is responsible for providing direct in-field supervision on all phases of heavy highway/civil concrete structure and/or various other related construction projects. The Project Foreman is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control. The Project Foreman is the front-line safety officer for the site/project and is responsible for the safety of their crew. Job Responsibilities Provide leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, and assisting with cost control, ensuring the consistent and fair application of all company policies and procedures. Supervise functional construction effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Assist project team in scheduling, developing, and implementing project work plans and procedures, working documents and standards to ensure project goals are achieved. Responsible for providing on-site craft supervision of project. Supervise crews in a heavy highway/bridge construction environment to include setting form work, pile driving, drilled shafts, etc. Perform labor duties associated with installing, bracing, and leveling precast concrete panel (MSE Wall Panels). Identify, verify, and report any scheduling conflicts, needs, or deficiencies with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate persons. Understand and communicate safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety, while identifying the needs for crew safety training. Assess competency and capability of employees on the project and evaluate the capabilities of the crew members. Recognize and address issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provide effective resolutions. Education & Experience 3+ years of experience supervising the installation of pipe on heavy highway/civil construction projects. 7+ years of heavy civil construction experience. Familiarity with generally accepted construction specifications, means, and methods is required. 30-hour OSHA or equal training. Experience and familiarity with heavy machinery, basic survey equipment, and other industry standard equipment required. Knowledge of all types of highway construction equipment. Experience efficiently and safely operating a wheel loader, excavator, dozer, backhoe, and other construction equipment. Knowledge and understanding of prevailing wage rules. Skills & Specifications Strong communication and collaboration skills. Experience working in a team environment. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications required. Ability to calculate/set grades required. GPS experience preferred. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be constructed as a complete listing of all duties which may be required for this position. Benefits $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS* Health Insurance (PPO and HSA Plans) Dental and Vision Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Supplemental and Dependent Plans 401k with Company Match Accrued Paid Time Off Direct Deposit Paychecks Safety Training Employee Referral Program CLICK TO APPLY NOW! recblid in7ptpwn7rxsyku6rhb2ahu2k50qr6... - Permanent - Full-time

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Lincoln Heritage - Edison, NJ - Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company - Life Insurance Sales Agent We are searching for qualified, licensed life insurance agents to join the Nation’s Leader in Final Expense sales. The Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage program is a proven, full-support sales system. Come work with the best when it comes to Final Expense and be a part of our growing commissions based sales team! High pay out and fresh, quality leads are just two of the many benefits in partnering with Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company. Ask Yourself: How many years of experience do you have in life insurance and/or sales? Do you currently have a life insurance license? If not, are you willing to obtain a life insurance license? Are you comfortable with commission based sales? Job Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Sales Agent Valid life insurance license (or willingness to obtain one in the near future) Self-motivated and disciplined with a strong work ethic Sales experience, customer service, and the ability to communicate well Comfortable working with the senior market Reliable transportation High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Comfortable working with commission based sales This is Why Licensed Life insurance Agents Want to Work with Lincoln Heritage: Competitive, top commission Superior lead program - TV, Direct Mail, and Digital leads Same day advances & residual income opportunity Group benefits including Health & Dental (for qualifying agents - based on production) 24 hour claims and underwriting assistance Exotic incentive trips for contest winners! Management opportunities and promotions Training tools and seminars Simplified and liberal underwriting 1-page application Excellent field sales support About Us: Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company is a privately-owned, national insurance company founded in 1963. We currently operate in 49 states. We maintain an A- (Excellent) rating with A.M. Best, and an A+ with BBB. During tough economic times, Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company continues to thrive and break sales records year after year. Our exclusive Funeral Advantage plan sets us apart from the rest. We take pride in our in-house lead program and know that you will appreciate not only the quality, but the quantity. Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance company is, without a doubt, the Nation’s Leader in Final Expense. We Want You to Come Join Our Team We are conducting an ongoing, nationwide insurance agent recruiting effort! This is a fast paced sales position in a growing market with a successful life insurance company which strives to assist you in achieving your desired level of success. We’re looking for outgoing and dedicated insurance sales agents who are interested in a rewarding career in insurance sales. Make a difference - change your life, and your customer’s lives daily! Don’t miss out on this exciting career opportunity - call today to reap the rewards of joining Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company. Together, we make a difference. ©2017 Londen Insurance Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage are registered trademarks of Londen Insurance Group, Inc. Funeral Advantage is a trademark of Londen Insurance Group, Inc. recblid 61dqw0j63r6mokz5go9qflz74wk2gm... - Permanent - Full-time

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Porterville Developmental Center - Porterville, CA - Department of Developmental Services - Porterville Developmental Center PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $3,194.00 - $3,683.00 per Month Final Filing Date: Until Filled Job Description and Duties As an employee of the facility Level of Care Registry, a Pre Licensed Psychiatric Technician may be requested to work AM/PM shift, any day of the week and on any residence at the Developmental Center. Under the direction supervisory staff, a PLPT provides direct care, treatment and active treatment for the clients where they are assigned, to develop a better understanding of clients and to help our clients achieve the maximum level of their abilities. Working Conditions Typical Working Conditions: Ongoing interaction with clients, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Physical Demands: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory abilities to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint. Must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so. Benefits As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits . recblid k7khhomc8h2glhyavnou9ogkylgbrq... - Permanent - Full-time

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Berkeley Lab - California - Berkeley Lab’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Area has an opening for an Earth Sciences Computer Systems Engineer 1. The Earth and Environmental Sciences Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has an opportunity for an entry-level computer systems engineer to develop tools, software and data products for three large DOE-funded projects. The DOE’s Environmental Systems Science Data Infrastructure for a Virtual Ecosystem (ESS-DIVE) is a new data archive for Earth and environmental science data (https://ift.tt/2QCGD4D). The DOE’s Watershed Function Scientific Focus Area (https://ift.tt/2f150Fy) investigates hydrological perturbations to mountainous watersheds, and their impacts to downstream water quantity and quality. The DOE’s Next Generation Ecosystem Experiment Tropics (https://ift.tt/3vLKo6L) investigates tropical forest response to changing climate in the 21st century. These projects generate and manage diverse datasets from various environmental sciences that include hydrology, geology, ecology, geochemistry, biology, climate and geophysics. The successful applicant will join the interdisciplinary data teams of these projects, which consist of earth/environmental scientists, and computer/data scientists. The position involves a combination of data science, software development, and user support to archive and improve usability of diverse, complex environmental data. What You Will Do: Utilize and maintain software tools for data/metadata curation, ingest, and publication. Developing data management workflows, particularly for large datasets such as those from sensor networks, remote sensing campaigns, and model data. Build file parsers, quality checkers and other tools to enable advanced search, data QA/QC, integration and visualization of data. Provide technical user support, troubleshooting and triage of issues. Develop user-friendly technical documentation. Interact with production software development teams to test software, provide input on user/community requirements for feature development. What is Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience. A minimum of two years of related experience or combination of demonstrated knowledge, experience and education. Experience in a high-level programming language (C++, Java, or Python). Proficiency with git and code development/management tools, working with web Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Demonstrated experience providing technical support to scientific users. Demonstrated experience with Earth science datasets and familiarity with earth science data repositories/data systems. Knowledge of FAIR data management practices. Strong interpersonal skills to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills . Desired Qualifications: Development of tools for QA/QC of data from sensor networks. Experience managing data transfers with Globus. Familiarity with JIRA or similar helpdesk software for user support workflows. For full consideration, please apply by May 20, 2021. Notes: This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Berkeley Lab. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click here to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups presently considering scientific research careers.... - Permanent - Full-time

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Berkeley Lab - California - Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s ( ) Division has an opening for an Electrical Engineer - National Lab Project to join the team. In this exciting role, you will lead the design, procurement, installation, and testing needs for the electrical and electronics systems for a suite of experimental facilities. These include upgrades of unique instrumentation as well as new builds of leading-edge systems. The scope includes cable and rack layout and routing, management of power, vacuum, and experimental instrumentation, test planning, and contractor oversight. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to help develop electrical scope, cost, and schedule and find solutions for complex issues involving combinations of new and legacy technology. What You Will Do: Work with a core team of engineers, technicians, and electrical coordinators to implement the new and upgraded experimental systems. Act as a liaison to facility subject matter experts regarding conventional electrical systems and accelerator safety systems, to ensure the team’s understanding of requirements and interfaces. Consult with managers, engineers, and scientific personnel as necessary to understand project requirements and needs. Develop electrical requirements documentation for the new and upgraded experimental systems. Plan, implement and oversee system testing for the new and upgraded experimental systems. Create technical specifications for procurements for the new and upgraded experimental systems. Act as the primary technical interface for subcontractors in the immediate area of expertise. Develop procurement documentation, participate in contract management, and approve invoices to verify work completed. Plan teamwork: identify requirements, tasks, and input into schedules for use in day-to-day team management. Direct the work of engineering staff as required to execute the project in the area of responsibility. Create material necessary for project reporting purposes, and participate in reviews. Additional Responsibilities as needed: May assume responsibility for specific subtasks within the project. May participate in defining and evaluating candidate positions for team roles to be filled. What is Required: B.S. degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience. Project management or related management experience in implementing multiple subsystems in parallel in a fixed time frame. Demonstrated experience managing budget and schedule. Experience leading the work of others and giving work direction. Extensive knowledge of CAD tools for schematic capture and mechanical design, such as AutoCAD or Creo, and including cable routing software. Sufficient knowledge of electrical codes and standards to effectively serve the project needs and comply with requirements. Sufficient knowledge of electronics, controls, and distribution systems to enable the development of scope details and planning to serve the project needs and comply with requirements. Adaptability and desire to learn new skills and technologies. Ability to step back and provide perspective on a high systems engineering level, while also being able to guide a technical team on a detailed expert level when necessary. Ability to accurately estimate effort, time, and expenses for the completion of tasks. Ability to make sound and independent technical decisions, solve problems effectively, and lead a diverse team to define and achieve goals. Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering integration; familiarity with mechanical design and fabrication best practices Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of technicians, engineers, scientists, managers, and vendors. Sound judgment and knowledge of current principles and practices in mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering. Desired Qualifications: M.S. or further advanced degree. At least three years of progressively responsible project management and/or production related work experience. Experience with scientific construction projects, research & development, and/or national laboratory environments. Prior experience bringing one or more significant (high-valued) projects to completion. Advanced expertise and experience in an electrical engineering area directly applicable to accelerator systems, such as: high power supplies, RF, measurements, signal processing, controls. Programming and database experience. Knowledge of and experience with codes such as NEC, LOTO, and NFPA 70E, and with the American National Standards Institute Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Standard 748-C. Notes: This is a full time, 4 years, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Berkeley Lab. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Berkeley Lab is in compliance with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4. Click to view the poster and supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law." Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups presently considering scientific research careers.... - Permanent - Full-time

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Berkeley Lab - California - Berkeley Lab’s Energy Technologies Area (ETA) is looking for an Executive Administrator to join their Operations Team. In this role, you will provide complex executive-level administrative support to senior management and strategic programmatic initiatives. This role will provide calendar management, stakeholder correspondence, meeting and event coordination, agenda and document preparation, expense reporting and reimbursement, and travel arrangements. What You Will Do: Serve as the main point of contact for the Energy Storage Center Director, as well as other activities in ETA’s Area Office. Provide a wide variety of high-level administrative support including calendar management, stakeholder correspondence, meeting coordination, agenda and document preparation, travel arrangements, and expense reporting. Coordinate all aspects of strategic area-wide onsite or virtual events, meetings, and seminars including dates, locations, invites, audio/visual arrangements, web conferencing, agenda, presentation materials, etc. Serve as an Ergonomics Advocate for ETA including identifying ergonomic issues, performing preventive evaluations, and providing recommendations. Serve as the Travel Specialist for senior management using thorough knowledge of travel policies and calendaring practices, while interfacing with staff throughout LBNL, Lab Directorate, University of California, DOE, and other key contacts. Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of entities both internal and external to the area including the University of California (UC) and the Department of Energy (DOE) using a high degree of discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism while representing ETA. What We Are Looking For: A minimum of 2 years of directly relevant experience providing executive-level administrative support including calendar management, scheduling, meeting and event planning, project coordination, tracking and data management, and report generation in a research, academic, or large/complex organization. Experience arranging and managing travel including partnering with external vendors (travel agencies, hotels, carriers, etc), making necessary changes, processing travel approvals and expense statements. Excellent planning and organizational skills in both a physical and virtual environment, including the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently to meet workload demands and deadlines, to respond quickly, and maintain flexibility during periods of changing work priorities and tight time constraints. Significant experience using a variety of cloud-based software platforms and applications including MS Office Suite, Google Apps Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom web conferencing on a Mac or PC computer. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated experience interfacing with all levels of personnel both internal and external to an organization with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Demonstrated written communication skills including experience producing professional high-quality, error-free documents, reports, and preparations. What We Prefer: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. Experience with Berkeley Lab and/or University of California processes and systems. Knowledge of Department of Energy policies and procedures. Valid California Driver's License. For full consideration, please apply by May 13, 2021, with the following application materials: Cover Letter - Describe your interest in this position and the relevance of your background. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume. Notes: This is a full-time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), career appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Due to COVID-19, this role may initially be performed remotely, but limited to individuals who can reside in the United States. Once the Bay Area shelter-in-place restrictions are lifted, work may be performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Learn About Us: (LBNL) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 13 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The Energy Technologies Area ( ) performs analysis, research, and development leading to better energy technologies and the reduction of adverse energy-related environmental impacts. We build on a strong foundation of energy efficiency to perform research and analysis in a wide range of topics, from buildings to batteries to indoor air quality, the electricity grid, transportation, and environmental impacts. The Energy Storage Center’s ( ) mission is to increase the frequency and intensity of impactful collaborations and to accelerate innovative research between Berkeley Lab and companies working in the energy storage space. Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities. To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- . Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability and strives to hire individuals who share these same values and commitments. Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. 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Excel Temporary Service - Jefferson City, MO - EXCEL Temporary Service We are currently recruiting for the following positions in Jefferson City and surrounding area: Metal Fabricator (Drill, Punch Press, Grinders & Welders) Machine Operators Welders (Mig and Tig) General Laborers (All Shifts) Landscapers Pickers Auto Service Technicians Residential Cleaners CNC Machinist (All Shifts) Material Handler/Warehouse Production Workers Packers Alcohol and Tobacco Checkers CDL & Class E Drivers Light Industrial Workers recblid vfwifot9jrqdoo3j432hxk783sk8em... - Permanent - Full-time

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Army National Guard - Friedens, PA - 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist - Friedens, PA - Army National Guard - Job Details Job Seeker Learn More Log In Register Jobs by Location Employer Learn More Log In Register Media Kit Pricing Log In Job SeekerEmployer Log In: Forgot Password? New search | Similar jobs | All Army National Guard Jobs 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist - Part Time Army National Guard - Friedens, PA Posted on 04/28/21 (Ref: PAOeKUEfsv) AGE REQUIREMENTS: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Communication is the pulse of Army National Guard units, and it's up to the Signal Support Systems Specialist to ensure the information keeps flowing so the military doesn't miss a beat. Signal Support Systems Specialists are responsible for integrating signal systems and networks; performing signal support functions and unit-level maintenance on authorized signal equipment; and installing, operating, and maintaining radio and data distribution systems. Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers; maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices; provide technical assistance and training for automation and communications equipment; prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support; and operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles. Job Duties - Maintain radio and data distribution systems - Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems - Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks - Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators Some of the Skills You'll Learn - Mechanical and electrical principles - Preventive maintenance procedures - Line installation and wiring techniques - Communication security policies and procedures Helpful Skills - Interest in working with electronic equipment - Interest in problem solving Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for Signal Support Systems Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training. The National Guard is a unique element of the U.S. military that serves both community and country. The Guard responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counterdrug efforts, reconstruction missions and more. Any state governor or the President of the United States can call on the Guard in a moment's notice. Guard Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while maintaining their military training part time. Guard Soldiers' primary area of operation is their home state. The Guard dates back to 1636, when Citizen-Soldiers formed militias to defend community and country. And for 377 years, the Guard has stayed true to its roots. Enlisting in the National Guard means more time at home. Training typically requires one weekend each month, with a two-week training period once each year. Get a degree with money for school, learn job skills that translate to the civilian world, make bonds that last a lifetime and earn pride for life. When you become a Guard Soldier, your family will thank you, your country will thank you and your future will owe you. Contact a recruiter to find more specifics about your opportunities in the Army National Guard. Please mention you saw this job on share this job: Job Seeker Log In Sign Up Jobs by Location Employer Log In Sign Up Media Kit Pricing Company Terms Press and News Contact Us Follow us on: 2000-2021 All Rights Reserved... - Permanent - Part-time

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Cosentino - Slatersville, RI - Production Supervisor Slatersville, RI Apr 27, 2021 Slatersville, US Why should you consider this opportunity? Would you like to be part of the world's leading producer of building materials that inspire architectural and decorative solutions? Are you passionate about distribution of products that inspire the life of many people? Stone Systems () is the largest network of commonly owned stone fabrication shops in North America. Currently, there are 12 Stone Systems shops throughout the US. The company is part of the Cosentino group (), a dependable and reliable stone surface manufacturer with over 70 years of experience in the natural stone industry. In addition to having the largest production capacity of any manufacturer of quartz and other surfacing products, Cosentino also has a worldwide distribution network. We are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Fabrication Center. You will join a company: * With an international mindset and presence in 80+ countries * With an amazing growth story, sustained by an extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone, Dekton and Sensa by Cosentino * In which you will be able to grow your career and develop your leadership skills What will you be doing? As a Production Supervisor your main task is to ensure the efficient and timely production of our products through monitoring the supervision of the activities of the production team (Operators), along with tracking different targets set in the area in order to achieve daily productivity standards in a safe manner, while maintaining the required quality standards. This role reports directly and supports the Production Manager, on daily tasks. Team Management: * Supervise and lead the operators of the assigned shift. * Meet daily scheduled productivity goals, measured in square feet of finished product per employee. * Ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed. * Work with the People Department to manage the hiring process, onboarding and disciplinary processes of the employees managed. * Review, approve and ensure accuracy of the timecards submitted by the production team. * Maintain a clean and safe working area ensuring that Health and Safety processes and procedures. Business Administration: * Collaborate with the Production Manager in order to assist shop maintenance and cleaning on a daily, weekly, monthly basis. * Responsible for maintaining accurate and efficient consumables usage and ensuring order submissions are processed on a timely manner. * Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs) What are we looking for? EXPERIENCE Required: * 2+ years of experience in stone/solid surface manufacturing or similar industry (metallurgy, machining, wood) * 1+ years of experience supervising or leading a manufacturing team EDUCATION Required: * High School Diploma/GED Desired: * Bachelor's degree in Business or related field KNOWLEDGE Required: * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.) Desired: * ERP SAP * CAD design SKILLS Required: * Be decisive and proactive in solving daily problems. * Leadership skills * Capacity of Planification * Strong organization and relationship management skills * Machinery operation * Ability to lift and carry up to 40ibs. Desired: * Bilingual in English and Spanish PREFERRED BEHAVIORS Required: * Self-confidence * Flexibility * Initiative * Safety oriented This job requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward. ABOUT COSENTINO Cosentino, the world's leading producer of Silestone quartz surfaces, is a family-owned business. It focuses on the design, production and distribution of architectural and decorative solutions made from natural stone. It creates and defines leading products that are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for the home and public spaces under the criteria of careful design, innovation and environmental respect. The group based its development on international expansion and an innovative research program, which enables it to use the most advanced technology to obtain new materials. Cosentino's activity covers the entire natural stone manufacturing process, from extraction and processing to the installation of quartz surfaces, such as kitchen and bathroom worktops, cladding and other products. Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Cosentino is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cosentino will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.' If you are an individual or veteran with a disability who requires any type of accommodation, please contact the People Department at or at our address: Nearest Major Market: Providence Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island Job Segment: Manager, Metallurgy, Industrial, Machinist, Fabrication, Management, Manufacturing... - Permanent - Full-time

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Bristol-Myers Squibb - Warren County, NJ - At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are inspired by a single vision transforming patients lives through oncology, hematology, immunology and cardiovascular disease and one of the most diverse and promising pipelines in the industry each of our passionate colleagues contribute to innovations that drive meaningful change. We bring a human touch to every treatment we pioneer. Join us and make a difference. 1. Purpose and Scope of Position The Senior Scientist, Development QC role is responsible as single point of contact for all deviations, OOS, CAPA and training management. Additional responsibilities include, assisting in technical transfer activities from research to clinical QC and managing the general operation, workflow of the QC function. The candidates responsibilities include, but are not limit to, creating technical protocols, reports, SOPs, risk assessments, and specifications. 2. Required Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Advanced experience and knowledge of Compendial methods and requirements such as United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), European Pharmacopoeia (EP) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) - Minimum of 5 years of QC experience or related GMP laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry. - Advanced ability to accurately and completely understand, follow, interpret, apply Global Regulatory and cGMP requirements. - Advanced knowledge if investigation writing, CAPA and deviation management. - Knowledge of Sample Management and QC operations in a cGMP regulated environment. - Advanced knowledge of risk management and the proven ability to apply the concepts of risk management effectively. - Familiar with various analytical techniques including but not limited to: ELISA, qPCR, Flow Cytometry and scientific knowledge in the cell therapy product release field. - Able to perform responsibilities independently with minimal management oversight. - Advanced technical writing skills. - Advanced problem-solving ability/mentality, technically adept and logical. - Ability to represent the interests of the group on cross-functional teams. - Ability to work with management locally and globally. - Advanced ability to communicate effectively with peers, department management and cross- functional peers. 3. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for managing Development Operations QC Quality System records in compliance with company guidelines. - Ensures control of systems, processes and product through supporting the maintenance of a Quality System. - Ensures QC procedures and processes are maintained, adequate and efficient. - Leads and coordinates QC team member reviews of protocols and procedures. - Ensures deviations, CAPAs and Change controls are handled appropriately and in a timely manner. Initiates and/or implement changes in controlled documents. - Designs and/or implements and sustains Lean lab initiatives such as 5S, deviation reduction, right first time, permanent inspection readiness, visual management. - Provides oversight to risk management activities using FMEA. - Author SOPs, assay qualification, protocol, report and transfer and gap analysis reports. - Identify opportunities to improve technical and operational systems, practices, and technologies. - Comprehensive understanding of guidelines and can independently develop, write and execute method, protocols, reports, and other related documents. Responsible for assisting in Development Operations QC sample management programs. - Collaborates with the QC Sample Management team and ensures GMP compliance of the laboratory area and operations under her/his responsibility. - Ensures the chain of custody of QC samples is maintained throughout the complete life span of samples including raw materials, bulk drug substances, packaging materials and stability samples Drive and Manage projects within the group - Using technical expertise to troubleshoot and solve problems that may come up in the day to day operation of the department. - Participate on tech transfer QC teams for assay qualification of molecular and cell- based assays for cell therapy programs. Design and generate assay qualification protocols and reports. - Accepts responsibility for group projects; designs and executes experiments, analyzes results, and writes technical summary reports. Capable of handling complex issues and solving problems with minimal guidance. Prepare and present continuous improvement projects to management. Utilize advanced scientific principles to assist in analytical testing methods and the proper use of laboratory equipment. Carry out management authority for review and approval activities - Serve as author or technical reviewer of appropriate departmental procedures. - Review documentation as required by laboratory procedures. - Perform approvals for relevant laboratory activities. Provide Guidance and Leadership - Assist senior management with the development, implementation, and deployment of training. - Coach analyst on troubleshooting analytical methods and scientific equipment. - Teach junior scientists on theory and application of analytical methods. - Lead and develops best practices. 4. Education and Experience - Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Science. - Advanced Degree preferred. - 5-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a regulated environment. - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. 5. Working Conditions - The incumbent should be able to distinguish colors and possess correctable vision to 20/20, annual eye exam is required. - The incumbent must analyze numerical values on a daily basis. - The incumbent will be working a laboratory setting up to six (6) hours per day. - The incumbent will be working around biohazardous materials, including chemical agents, up to six (6) hours per day. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. BMSCART Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Our company is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request an approval of accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or any part of the recruitment process direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.... - Permanent - Full-time

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