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The Buyer will assist the Buying Team in expanding selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog and managing pricing. Job responsibilities include new product launch & coordination, maintaining product cost, retail price, content and images, vendor relations, and assisting with special projects. Additional responsibilities include supporting and training as a backup to Control Buyer. Successful candidates will be highly organized, self-motivated, detail oriented and have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point). An understanding of data management and databases is also a plus. The candidate must be able to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field. 1+ years of experience in a high volume, global procurement and operations manufacturing environment. Experience managing and executing on procurement needs for new product introduction programs. Experience with ERP Systems, preferably Oracle EBS. Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools. Excel, ERP system (Oracle EBS, SAP is preferred), basic SQL, supply chain management knowledge Top Must Haves: ERP Systems(Oracle EBS,SAP) Experience MS Office Suite Supply Chain Management Experience About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit ************************ US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Recruiter's Details: Recruiter's Name: Kavisha Gupta Email: ****************************** Internal ID: 26-00759

Job Info Job Identification 4339 Posting Date 11/09/2025, 06:05 AM Locations 53 State Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109, US 9 Executive Park Drive, Ste 100, Merrimack, NH, 03054, US 555 Long Wharf Dr, 8th Floor, New Haven, CT, 06511, US 185 Asylum St, 25th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103, US 35 Mason St, Ste 1D, Greenwich, CT, 06830, US One Citizens Plaza, FL 9, Providence, RI, 02903, US (Hybrid) Base Range Info Compensation for this role will be based on the background of the individual selected for this position. For more details see the “About Us” section Base Range $140,000 - $210,000 Our Private Client Services practice is one of the largest practices in New England, servicing clients both locally and nationally. Our client base is made up of multi‑generation family clients that make use of some of the most sophisticated tax planning structures to minimize income, gift and estate taxes, along with charitable planning. Many of our PCS clients maintain their own multi‑employee Family Office to manage the Family wealth. This practice also works with some of the largest investment advisory firms and estate and trust law firms, both locally and nationally. It is our goal to develop strong and long lasting relationships with our clients, as a trusted advisor. Essential Functions and Primary Duties Regarded as a Subject Matter Expert within business unit and shares knowledge Make recommendations on internal department procedures Recognize business opportunities for our clients and for CBIZ Assume significant client responsibility as client's trusted advisor, is relied upon for knowledge of industry trends, identify client issues and conflicts; proactively communicate solution options to client and team Manage staff on engagement deliverables (such as financial statements, tax returns, workpapers, etc.); complete technical and strategic reviews as a member of the final engagement review team to ensure quality control standards are met Responsible for new client development in partnership with upper management; participate in client meetings, presentation and proposal development and meet individual cross serve goals Responsible for billing and realization on assigned clients; develop overall engagement budget, explain variances Understand client's Qualified Plan needs (as applicable) Supervise, train and mentor staff; listen and communicate effectively Work to develop responsible, trained staff by conducting performance feedback and evaluations Drive a team environment; demonstrate support of management decisions and builds a positive culture Additional responsibilities as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 8 years experience in public accounting or related field 5 years supervisory Must have active CPA or equivalent certification Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally Proficient use of applicable technology Must be able to travel based on business needs #LI-DE1 #LI-Hybrid About Us CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward‑thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast. CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. Notice to Candidates Requiring Sponsorship At this time, CBIZ is not engaging with applicants who require sponsorship. Compensation & Benefits The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. Beyond income, you have access to: comprehensive medical and detail insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more. Notice to Third-Party Agencies CBIZ does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of CBIZ. CBIZ will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Reasonable Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by calling ************ (toll free) or send an email to **************. Equal Opportunity Employer CBIZ is an equal opportunity employer and reviews applications for employment without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition or any other reason prohibited by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please visit Know Your Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Broker - Construction and Infrastructure We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Broker position in our Boston or Denver office. This is a great opportunity to join the Construction Services Group to broker/consult on behalf of a diversified client base with insurance underwriters in the management/professional liability insurance discipline. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Responsible for the day-to-day, account management and for broking. Builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients at senior levels within the company. Negotiates with underwriters and /structures insurance programs on behalf of clients. Through service, consultation and reporting, promotes the value Aon delivers to clients. Ensures operational excellence, including adherence to service management requirements Pro-actively develops knowledge of sister Aon companies and seeks to identify and develop relevant cross sales opportunities and Aon tools. Enjoys developing new client relationships and building upon existing relationships. Works and collaborates with Aon leadership to achieve goals. Influences and has exposure to Aon leaders in multiple locations. Skills and experience that will lead to success At least 1-3 years of placement experience or comparable experience in the construction industry segment Insurance licensing required - complete required training and exam necessary to obtain appropriate agent's license(s) (may be obtained upon employment) and ongoing continuing education Pursuing an advanced Degree or professional designation may be preferred, including CPCU, CPLU CIC or ARM Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point Good working knowledge of the brokerage business Superior written and communication skills to support conduct of business in a professional manner with external/internal clients and the marketplace Strong team player who understands the roles and responsibilities of other Aon professionals, assumes responsibility for the timely delivery of a professional work product in accordance with assigned roles, and facilitates communication among team members Continually strives for perfection and professionalism in all communications and work products Continually strives for personal professional development Promotes a positive attitude in always trying to improve a program Adherence to Aon's Business Code of Conduct Develop proficiency in use of in-house account management systems (Account Team Desktop, AMe, Bridge, GRIP) Education: Bachelor's degree in or equivalent years of industry experience. A Property and Casualty Brokers License is required, or must be obtained within 120 days of hire if not already active We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $75,000 to $125,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. A summary of all the benefits offered for this position: Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-JS2 #LI-REMOTE 2570605 Broker - Construction and Infrastructure We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Broker position in our Boston or Denver office. This is a great opportunity to join the Construction Services Group to broker/consult on behalf of a diversified client base with insurance underwriters in the management/professional liability insurance discipline. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Responsible for the day-to-day, account management and for broking. Builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients at senior levels within the company. Negotiates with underwriters and /structures insurance programs on behalf of clients. Through service, consultation and reporting, promotes the value Aon delivers to clients. Ensures operational excellence, including adherence to service management requirements Pro-actively develops knowledge of sister Aon companies and seeks to identify and develop relevant cross sales opportunities and Aon tools. Enjoys developing new client relationships and building upon existing relationships. Works and collaborates with Aon leadership to achieve goals. Influences and has exposure to Aon leaders in multiple locations. Skills and experience that will lead to success At least 1-3 years of placement experience or comparable experience in the construction industry segment Insurance licensing required - complete required training and exam necessary to obtain appropriate agent's license(s) (may be obtained upon employment) and ongoing continuing education Pursuing an advanced Degree or professional designation may be preferred, including CPCU, CPLU CIC or ARM Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point Good working knowledge of the brokerage business Superior written and communication skills to support conduct of business in a professional manner with external/internal clients and the marketplace Strong team player who understands the roles and responsibilities of other Aon professionals, assumes responsibility for the timely delivery of a professional work product in accordance with assigned roles, and facilitates communication among team members Continually strives for perfection and professionalism in all communications and work products Continually strives for personal professional development Promotes a positive attitude in always trying to improve a program Adherence to Aon's Business Code of Conduct Develop proficiency in use of in-house account management systems (Account Team Desktop, AMe, Bridge, GRIP) Education: Bachelor's degree in or equivalent years of industry experience. A Property and Casualty Brokers License is required, or must be obtained within 120 days of hire if not already active We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws: The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $75,000 to $125,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. A summary of all the benefits offered for this position: Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #LI-JS2 #LI-REMOTE

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance & accounting, and professional staffing services. Each year, we help more than 30,000 people find work and partner with 3,000+ companies, including a significant majority of the Fortune 500. We thrive on building lasting relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of all we serve. Our hybrid work model empowers flexibility and choice, supported by trust and technology. At Kforce, We Love What We Do. We Love Who We Serve . Join one of Kforce Top Performing Teams! Recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal (2022-2024) and named Kforce, Market of the Year in 2021 & 2023, our Boston office is growing-and we want you to be part of it. The Senior Technical Recruiter plays a critical role in fueling Kforce's growth by connecting Great People together. The Senior Technical Recruiter executes sourcing and recruiting strategies to identify and attract qualified and diverse candidates and then matches them to opportunities with our clients. This position demands an exceptional balance of drive and commitment, coupled with exemplary interpersonal skills, topped off with a creative mindset. As a developed business partner, the Technical Recruiter will interact with all levels of leadership to facilitate the internal hiring process. The Technical Recruiter will possess the uncanny ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a high-paced and fast-changing work environment. Responsibilities: Source candidates through networking, employee referrals, job boards, social media presence ad searches, career fairs, internet research and direct contact. Collaborate with Kforce colleagues to fully understand the client's hiring objectives and requirements. Submit candidates, providing information needed to facilitate hiring decisions, including salary recommendations. Coordinate interview and follow up activities. As the candidate advocate, guide candidates thorough the recruiting process, including evaluation of skills and expertise, the interview process and salary negotiation. Facilitate the offer process, including salary negotiations, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. Ensure pre-employment steps, including reference checks and background and drug tests are completed in a timely fashion. Manage consultants while on assignment; facilitate redeployment of consultants as assignments approach completion. Conduct all interactions with the utmost diplomacy and tact. Maintain confidentiality and treat others with conscientious respect. Connect with candidates, colleagues and clients on a regular basis to develop and maintain relationships, expand industry knowledge, and generate referrals and leads. Stay abreast of current recruiting trends and recommend creative strategies to meet hiring goals. Requirements: BA/BS degree preferred. 4-8 years professional experience in a staffing, corporate, recruiting, or professional sales environment Ability to develop customer relationship management, consultative and negotiation skills. Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to self-manage, prioritize initiatives, and work well in a team environment with competing demands and tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy. Strong internet research skills. Proficiency in MS office, including Word and Excel. Ability to grasp cutting edge technologies. There will be collaborative coaching, teaching, and training that will require our employees to come into the office. We offer a hybrid schedule. We offer a blended training model that will provide opportunities for self-serve, virtual and in-person training requirements. Live, in-person activities will include collaborative coaching, role playing, and facilitated training that will require our sales and recruiting associates to come into the Boston office. Compensation and Benefits: Competitive base salary PLUS uncapped monthly commission Employee stock purchase program and other employee discounts. 17 days PTO for 0-4 years of service and goes up from there 8 Paid Holidays / 1 week off for the Holidays* - our firm closes for the holidays* Quarterly Award Shows Annual performance incentive trip for top performers across the company We offer multiple career paths for sales and leadership - last year, over 500 employees were promoted. Our benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, maternity/paternity leave All Kforce employees are eligible to enroll in Kforce's medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits plans and flexible spending accounts (FSA), subject to plan requirements. All Kforce employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement plan after receipt of the first paycheck. In accordance with Massachusetts pay equity law, Kforce discloses that the anticipated pay range for this position, which is subject to change based on job-related factors, including Kforce client requirements where applicable, is between $71,120 and $88,900. This position is eligible for commissions on base salary amounts, according to a schedule of gross profit, starts or revenue achieved from sales activities. All Kforce employees are eligible to enroll in Kforce's medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits plans and flexible spending accounts (FSA), subject to plan requirements. All Kforce employees are also eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) retirement plan after receipt of the first paycheck. Kforce is an equal opportunity employer that has veterans and disabled affirmative action programs.

Experienced in implementing Agile scrum methodology developing and leading software QA programs and teams developing test metrics, test strategy, test plans, built test beds and automation infrastructure built frameworks to execute tests and analyzing results Experienced in performing all types of testing including manual, automated, functional, installation, acceptance, compatibility, load, stress, UAT, performance, volume, data driven, backend. Extensively used testing tools like Robot Framework, Selenium IDE, Selenium RC, Selenium WebDriver Selenium Grid, QTP, QC, SOAP UI, Winrunner, Loadrunner Extensively worked on Java/J2EE technologies including core Java 1.6, Junit 4, Ant, maven, Apache Tomcat, Jakarta Struts, Spring, Hibernate, Swing, Applet, Apache Tomcat, PL/SQL, Worked in javascript based technologies like nodejs, angular.js, cucumberjs, webdriverjs, protractor, karma, chai, cucumber, mongodb, Grunt Experience in automation technologies like, Chef, Puppet, Rundeck Jenkins, Cruise Control, Selenium Grid/RC/ Webdriver, Maven, Ant, Junit benchmark, Httpwatch, BrowserMob proxy, Jmeter, Watir Experienced in creating Java Technology based web application, web portals, standalone applications, component development, database design and GUI interfaces Strong background in the area of Medical Insurance, Health Information Systems, Coding and Reimbursements, Clinical and Economical research, Geographical Information Systems and Financial Services Familiarity with testing cloud-based applications, AWS, TDD, BDD, agile testing pyramid, collecting quality metrics from CI/CD tooling. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Description Primary Duties: • Assist in the management of Shire's Global Independent Medical Education (IME) request management system. • Review and process Global Independent Medical Education (IME) requests. • Support management of system vendor. • Support global IME process for review, approval, management and tracking of grants. • Support GMA process development/revision activities • Provide exemplary customer service to process/program stakeholder s internally and externally. • Maintain and strengthen collaborative relationships with Shire departments (Medical, Compliance, Program Management, and Legal teams etc Responsibilities: 80% • Assist in the management of Shire's Global Independent Medical Education request management system. • Assist with management of IME program processes (contracting, budget management, metrics tracking, and vendor management) • Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and inquiries in person, via program inbox and phone 20% • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including compliance business partners to define and refine systems and processes • Assist with the development and implementation of training programs to comply with existing and new processes • Support development of periodic communications regarding program updates and metrics • Support the team in audits of the IME system and process. Other Job Requirements: • Availability to travel approximately 10% of time • Availability to participate in early or late meetings/teleconferences Qualifications Required Education and Experience: • A relevant scientific of business related bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required, • ?3 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix organization • Experience in managing vendors • Ability to balance excellent customer service skills with strict compliance requirements • Exhibit the ability to verbally communicate with persons both inside and outside the organization • Effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment • Present ideas clearly and concisely • Exhibit proficiency with computer software programs and the ability to learn systems quickly. • Knowledge of medical affairs customer interaction and documentation best practices, legal and regulatory requirements, Codes of Practice, Standard Operating Practices and guidelines is required • Experience with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, etc. Additional Information Preferred Education and Experience • An advanced medical, science or business degree (Masters of Science, MBA ) is preferred • Experience with grants management software (Polaris, VisionTracker, Grants Stream etc…) • Experience managing grants from either the requestor or provider POV • Experience within a compliance function/organization • Experience with process mapping and data visualization tools ( Visio, Qlikview, etc.) • 1 year of experience managing and/or developing grants is preferred

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Medical Record Reviewer will primarily be responsible for completing medical record reviews (on-site, remote and/or in-house) in support of the Medicare risk adjustment retrospective initiative and Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) Audits. This role will also assist with building the medical chart review program at Client's Duties and Responsibilities Utilize comprehensive knowledge American Hospital Association (AHA) coding principles of CPT, HCPCS, ICD9-CM/ICD10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes to evaluate medical record documentation for HCC risk adjustment related activities including Medicare Advantage and Commercial Risk adjustment supplemental diagnosis capture, Medicare and Commercial RADV support, and the auditing of Client's medical chart retrieval and coding vendors. Collect and document chart and coding information as required for Commercial Risk Adjustment and Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Client's data collection procedures and systems. Assist with building the medical chart review program at Client's including defining the operating policies and procedures, mentoring team members and input into infrastructure needs and organization. Utilize coding expertise to inform Revenue Management strategy development activities and may support initiatives related to coding such as provider office education. Responsible for developing and maintaining internal and vendor based coding guidelines. Provide subject matter expertise on projects related to coding practices including provider education and communications. Prepare reports of the data gathered and received from Client's providers/members, ensuring reports are completed with the highest quality and integrity and that all work is in full compliance with Client's and Regulatory requirements. Participate in all required training - maintaining of coding certification or other professional credentials Completing inter-rater reliability testing as requested Abide by all HIPAA and associated patient confidentiality requirements. Coordinate with third party and internal auditors as required. Other duties and projects as needed. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree; Clinical experience or licensed nursing professional and 3-5 years related experience. RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CPC-H with demonstrated outpatient coding experience required. ICD -9/ICD-10 certification required. Experience in performing HEDIS chart abstractions; Experience in Risk Adjustment audit HCC extraction. Experience of healthcare delivery systems is preferred. Proven project leadership skills and ability to mentor and motivate others in the team. Advanced PC skills (e.g., Excel, Access, etc.) required; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills, organization and problem solving skills, research skills, and the ability to work independently. Additional Information Thanks & Regards Dishant ************

+ MUST be onsite two days a week - Tuesday and Wednesday + Candidate MUST be onsite for training - 1-2 weeks, 5 days a week at the beginning **Qualifications:** - REQUIRED: Candidates must have AUTOCAD software experience - retail exp is a plus - Bachelor's Degree in Marketing preferred or 2 to 3 years' experience in a Store Planning or Merchandising position. - Ability to analyze and interpret various sources of data: Demographics (population, ethnicity, income averages, etc.), sales profile, planogram productivity. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet timeline requirements for other supporting departments (i.e., Realty Co., Store Setup, Operations) - Ability to communicate clearly both written and orally with various inhouse personnel, field management and various outside vendor representatives. - Ability to follow clear, concise directions with minimal supervision. - Experience with MS Office software (e.g., Excel - basic excel functions and Word) **Duties:** The Layout Designer is responsible for but not limited to: - Develop fixture and merchandise layouts that accurately reflect required product mix based on store location and clientele. Includes identifying stores within a growing number of cluster definitions (i.e., ethnicity, affluence, geography, etc.) that ultimately drive automated product replenishment. - Independently prioritize and manage scheduled assignments to insure on time project completion. Includes working simultaneously on various project types, with varying scopes of work, as part of a dynamic schedule. Requires the ability to manage and adapt to ongoing changes in marketing approach and project schedules. - Analyze, prioritize, and summarize data, and compare to company standards in such a way that identifies opportunities on a store specific basis. Includes the ability to act on market knowledge and apply creative merchandising solutions to improve store performance and to meet local needs. **Experience:** - Experience working and merchandising in a retail environment. Practical retail experience has demonstrated the ability to perform in this position better than technical system skills in other fields. - Basic AutoCAD experience **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline **Skills:** + 3+ years' experience AutoCAD design software experience required **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (*********************************** . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

📌 Administrative Support 🌱 Entry-Level | Finance Industry Exposure 🏢 Onsite: 100% Onsite (5 days/week) 📅 Contract: 6 months 💰 Pay: $17/hour 👥 Openings: 4 This is an entry-level administrative role supporting document processing for a finance-related team. Ideal for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional office environment. 📂 Responsibilities Review and organize documents Verify basic information on paperwork (names, numbers, signatures, etc.) Assemble and prepare documents for mailing Scan documents using internal systems Assist with general administrative and documentation tasks ✅ Requirements High School Diploma required Some experience working with documents, paperwork, or administrative tasks Basic computer skills Attention to detail and willingness to learn Ability to work onsite full-time 🌟 Nice to Have (Not Required) Previous office, admin, or clerical experience Interest in gaining exposure to the finance industry

+ We're seeking a HealthTech / Digital Health Domain UX Writer/Content Strategist to support innovative digital health initiatives at a leading Life Sciences organization-a team shaping the future of how patients, providers, and health systems interact through technology. **What you'll bring:** + Proven experience writing for products serving patients, providers, or health systems. + A strong portfolio showcasing UX writing, microcopy, and content strategy within HealthTech or Healthcare digital products. + Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, and research teams to ensure clarity, empathy, and compliance in user communication centered. **Responsibilities:** + Collaborate closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to create cohesive, user-centered experiences. + Write and edit UI content, including buttons, labels, error messages, onboarding flows, help text, and notifications. + Maintain a consistent product voice and tone across all digital touchpoints. + Conduct user testing and content validation, iterating based on feedback and data insights. + Contribute to the development of content strategy and design systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs. + Stay informed on UX writing, accessibility, and behavioral design best practices to continuously improve content quality and effectiveness. **Experience:** + 5-7 years of experience in UX writing, content design, or related roles. + Experience writing for products serving patients, providers, or health systems. + Strong portfolio showcasing UX writing and microcopy for digital products. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. + Passion for improving the user experience through thoughtful, human-centered content. **Skills:** + UX Writing + Content Strategy & Design + Health Tech or Healthcare Industry **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (********************************** . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Responsibilities: This is a key and critical role within the ASRC Group at Client's Healthcare in Andover, MA. This is an opportunity to be part of a well-seasoned winning team that performs product safety type testing for all medical product lines within Client's Andover. The product safety team plays very important roles in ensuring products designed by Client's are of the highest quality and comply with national and international standards requirements. Your responsibilities will be as follows: • Perform product safety testing on various product lines. • Execute tests under the direction of product safety engineers and write formal test reports. • Facilitate and maintain constant communications with project engineers. • Perform Verification and Validation tests for new designs. • Support the product safety groups ISO 17025 quality management system. Qualifications Profile: • ASEE (or ASET) with 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering. • Experience with product safety standards requirements, preferably for medical devices. • Highly motivated and passionate technician with attention to details and having the ability to get things done efficiently and timely. • The ability to work well in a team and possessing the skills and the ability to work independently. • Good problem solving skills (root cause analysis). • Excellent English skills, written and speaking. • Strong detailed focused and ability to write thorough, accurate documentation of test results, test procedures, test forms and quality management system records. • Experience with Microsoft tools such as MS project, Word, Excel, and Visio. Additional Information Regards Kushal kumar Contact: *************** *************** ext: 7941

**Duration: 3 months contract** + We are seeking a Medical Assistant - Administrative to support a large-scale project involving the retrieval of electronic medical records during the HEDIS reporting period. Under the guidance of the Quality Nurse Reviewer, you will play a crucial role in gathering accurate documentation for member measures and supporting project goals. **Key Responsibilities:** + Gain expertise in HEDIS terminology, workflows, and hybrid clinical measures through internal training. + Retrieve electronic medical records (EMRs) remotely and identify appropriate documentation based on HEDIS technical specifications. + Collaborate with the team to achieve project milestones and troubleshoot issues as needed. + Perform additional HEDIS-related tasks and quality improvement activities as assigned. **Qualifications:** + Education: Medical Assistant (MA) required; Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred. + Experience: HEDIS experience preferred; EMR experience required. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). **Skills Required:** + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Strong understanding of medical terminology. + Organizational, problem-solving, and attention to detail. + Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. + Self-motivated and capable of handling multiple activities simultaneously. **Additional Information:** + Work Environment: Remote position; requires a secure internet connection. + Adherence to all organizational privacy and confidentiality policies is mandatory. **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (********************************** . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Job Title: Polysomnographic Technician Location: Framingham, MA Duration : 1 year I have an opening for Polysomnographic Technician in Framingham, MA with our client and I found your resume is a great match for this role. Additional Information Thanks & Regards kushal kumar ************

The Strategic Marketing Senior Manager will support the business. They will drive forward our marketing goals through helping set the marketing and business strategy, working closely with cross-functional partners in media, analytics, digital, operations, and more. Duties could include: - Lead the development of annual marketing plan(s) that will support the acquisition and retention - Partner with creative agency to guide development of creative assets and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and reconcile feedback based on strategic direction - Lead the development of media strategy in partnership with media partners and agency partners - Work closely with the insights team to understand consumer sentiment and feedback to inform campaign strategies - Develop learning agenda & measurement plan, size business opportunity, and understand the role of different channels in acquiring new consumers - Supports execution of all project deliverables including, brief development, media strategy & plan (in collaboration with media team), digital capabilities, in store experience collaboration with Operations on field readiness - Develops and maintains performance dashboard in partnership with analytics partners to forecast marketing channel conversions against budget and track performance of marketing channels to identify optimizations - Identify customer growth segments and build strategies to target and personalize communications at relevant moments to motivate program trial and upsell - Develop competitive set and regular benchmarking to understand how other retailers/competitors market their loyalty business (claims/benefits, marketing campaign insights, etc.) - Ability to effectively influence different partners across the organization (merchandising, marketing and digital) - Actively develops open and trusting relationships across a large, complex organization to create clear goals, accountability and outcomes **Ideally has a deep background in at least one of these areas:** - Performance Marketing - Experience designing and running digital lead generation campaigns that effectively acquire & retain high quality customers - Digital Marketing - Strong understanding of digital channels and the effectiveness, mix and ROI needed to deliver on enrollment targets - Media Planning - Ability to develop media spend and pacing estimates, report on results and re-optimize based on results Experience Required Qualifications - 7+ years of marketing experience with a strong foundation of business, retailer, and consumer understanding. - 1 year of leadership experience **Preferred Qualifications** - 1+ years of product marketing experience, including competitive benchmarking, basic UI/flow analysis and developing strategic business cases - 1+ years of digital marketing experience including examples of testing and validating emerging opportunities - 1+ years of brand or category management experience a plus - Digital and store marketing experience - Proven track record of the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external business partners in delivering positive ROI results. - Intellectual curiosity and rigorous analytical experience and a strong familiarity with the digital environment - Self-motivated and creative problem solver **Position Summary** Expertise in business strategy, marketing measurement and reporting methods/tools with knowledge of retail loyalty programs. History of delivering results for Fortune 500 companies, able to work matrixed environment to get programs executed **Education:** High school diploma required **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (*********************************** . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

USTECH is a global firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. Through the USTECH Talent Network of 100% company-owned and managed offices, we provide highly-skilled professionals whose education, skills and experience are vetted and matched to your unique hiring needs, work environment and company requirements. Our 24x7 global service delivery drives time and cost out of any recruiting and staffing process (15-30% cost reduction in most cases) across all of our services and solutions, providing you with the talent you need on-demand when, where and how you need it. Job Description Job Title : Mailroom clerk JOB ID- : (14879) Location : Beverly , MA (01915) Duration : (at first 2+ month contract) Qualifications: Candidate must have excellent Customer Service Skills and Mail experience. It's a mail room operation that also performs delivering mail across a large hospital environment. Candidate must be able to stand and walk for most of the day. Candidate will process, sort and deliver all incoming and out-going US Government Client mail. Thanks , Asma. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

+ This position is responsible for working with the care team to support the development of quality measures, code the technical specifications to operationalize the measures, and create the reporting and dashboards for the care team's needs. **Responsibilities:** + Extract data from various sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), claims databases, registries, and other clinical systems and develop the data pipeline and architecture to efficiently use the data for quality metrics. + Utilize statistical software and data visualization tools to analyse clinical quality data. + Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to quality of care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes, and contribute to the development of data-driven recommendations for clinical practice improvement. + Prepare and automate reports, presentations, and dashboards to communicate findings to clinical staff, leadership, and other stakeholders. + Clearly and concisely present complex data in a meaningful and understandable way. **Experience:** + Experience with quality improvement methodologies preferred. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). + Knowledge of healthcare data standards and coding systems (e.g., ICD-10, CPT). **Desired Skills:** + Experience extracting data from Athena. + Experience working cross functionally within a large organization. + Knowledge of quality standards, including NCQA, URAC and Joint Commission. + Prior knowledge or coding HEDIS and other healthcare industry metrics used to benchmark performance. + Quality improvement methodologies. **Education:** + Bachelor's degree in health informatics, statistics, public health (with a concentration in biostatistics or epidemiology), or a related field. + Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with healthcare data in a clinical or analytical role. **About US Tech Solutions:** US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (********************************** . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Job Title: MDM Data Analyst I Location: Lexington, MA, 02421 Duration: 12-+ Months Description: The MDM Data Analyst reports to the MDM/Data Governance Manager and is responsible for the end-to-end master data customer and product maintenance processes within U.S. Commercial Operations. This person is responsible for MDM data quality, processes and business rules. He/she will be responsible for working with the various business area leads to ensure cross-team processes are efficient and master data is consistent, accurate and compliant across applications. % of Time Job Function and Description 35% Data Steward Team Management • Responsible for daily MDM data steward activities • Perform ad hoc customer and product master data requests • Participate in MDM UAT testing 45% Operational Excellence • Responsible for defining MDM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) • Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of customer and product master data • Responsible for understanding the end-to-end processes for maintaining customer master and product data across business areas • Responsible for customer and product data harmonization across multiple sources 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Commercial Ops Governance team and adhere to implemented principles and process standards • Work with IT to coordinate and define business user impacts of MDM application changes including resolving issues and planning for enhancements and upgrades • Assist in the definition of master data sourcing and services strategies including the evaluation of third party data providers and services under the direction of the MDM/Data Governance Manager Education and Experience Requirements • Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, information technology, engineering or business administration, Management Information Systems, Finance, Sciences or related area or equivalent experience • Advanced Degree preferred • 1-3 years of work experience, Pharma related preferred • Informatica MDM/IDD experience preferred • One full cycle of an MDM implementation preferred • Has basic knowledge of Pharmaceutical Commercial business environment/operations Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies • Establishes good working relationships with business owners, and supporting the governance structure to ensure on-going data accuracy and completeness • Business acumen • Standard MS Office skill set including Excel, Visio, Power Point and Access • Experience with data structures, relations and processes • Strong background in technology and good numerical analytical ability • Intermediate in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel, Visio • Demonstrates competency in: understanding and correcting data discrepancies; reading and translating data models; data querying; identifying data anomalies and root cause analysis; • Knowledge of SQL and the ability to query relational databases preferred Complexity and Problem Solving • Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills • Customer and Product Data Harmonization decisions will directly affect Sales Operations, IT and the Field Force Internal and External Contacts List contacts this job advises, consults, or coordinates with on a regular basis. Describe to whom the job is accountable. Indicate each Contact category (Internal, Vendor, Customer, or Other) and provide examples. • Highly collaborative and influential role interacting with senior management and stakeholders from the BU's, sales force effectiveness counterparts, Sales Leadership, Global Commercial Operations, Global Data Management Peers, Commercial Technology Team (IT), consultants & vendors, etc Qualifications Bachelor Additional Information Thanks & Regards, Ankit Tyagi Clinical/Pharma Recruiter Tel: **************

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Team supports the Pharmaceutical Development Group Possible Temp-Perm room for growth within Document Control team. This candidate will process all documents from start to finish-and will be doing document training support for the PD group Not a regulatory submissions role! Not technical writing role! Additional Information Candidate Must have: Attention to detail Documentation Processing Experience Document formatting experience Customer service experience required-will work with internal client employees to alleviate issues. Candidate must have expertise in Trackwise and Mastercontrol. Bachelor's degree is required-preferably in science field. Pharma/BIO experience preferred Very Junior level role-1-3 years is great. Customer Service skills necessary for at least 1-2 years. Internships won't work-must have full time work experience.

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide-range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit our website ************************ We are constantly on the lookout for professionals to fulfill the staffing needs of our clients, sets the correct expectation and thus becomes an accelerator in the mutual growth of the individual and the organization as well. Keeping the same intent in mind, we would like you to consider the job opening with US Tech Solutions that fits your expertise and skillset. Job Description Job Title: SharePoint Operations Support Location: Billerica, MA Duration: 6+ Months Contract Description Of Services • Conduct software deployments using customized processes, and configuration management controlled methodologies in accordance with bi weekly deployment process • Automate and enhance deployment processes • Work with the team to implement a DevOps methodology and mindset • Support the installation, configuration, security, operation, and maintenance of all web application, and software related to IIS/SharePoint/Project environments. • Perform typical application delivery activities to Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server and Microsoft SQL Server environments including daily monitoring, troubleshooting and performance analysis. • Skills in Office 365 (Administration, Implementation, Exchange, Skype, Outlook) Two years with Office 365 with migration experience • Knowledge and in depth experience with Application Lifecycle Management • Support Team Foundation server installation, configuration, enhancements, monitoring, best practices and governance • Provide assistance with Team Foundation Server Consolidation effort, this includes migration and content restructuring Qualifications Deliverables • Minimum of 3+ years Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2010/2007, along with corresponding Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) versions, Team Foundation Server (Project Server a plus) • Minimum of 2+ years' experience with Windows PowerShell • Minimum of 2 years' experience with Microsoft SharePoint 2013 • Expert level of experience with Microsoft Windows OS • Medium level of experience with Active Directory, DNS, IIS, SSL, SMTP, LDAP and NLB (or other load-balancing technologies) • Ability to troubleshoot server and farm installations, including web.config, SharePoint Logs, SQL Logs, SQL Profiler • Experience utilizing environment performance and capacity management, including SAN IO distribution, LUN definitions, and backups. • Experience with Quest Tools for SQL Server, and VMware (ESX, ESXi, vRanger) • Ability to work independently (self-starter) as well as play various implementation roles within project teams • Experience with automating Password Changes across all aspects of Microsoft Stack • Strong inter-personal and communication skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills Preferred Experience: • Experience with Office 365 migration • Experience using Visual Studio • Experience with Microsoft System Center Suite 2012 • Experience with Group Managed Service Accounts • Experience with Enterprise Random Password Manage • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server • Experience with working with DMZs and SAZs • Experience with Automated deployment tools (Release Management, Octopus Deploy a plus) Additional Information Regards, Omer. **************