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Lab Companions
For those who’ve been feeling caught and remoted as we close to a yr of social-distancing, an area labrador can relate.
Brady the canine managed to get himself trapped in a drainage pipe final week in Northwest D.C. No phrase whether or not the canine was merely making an attempt to get some house from his proprietor, however native firefighters needed to come to his rescue.
Firefighter Matt Owen, reportedly the skinniest member of the crew, was the one picked to crawl 40 ft into the pipe and pull out Brady. The canine emerged wholesome and, presumably, embarrassed.
Subsequent time you want house out of your roommates or companions as this pandemic drags on, or simply some quiet time to buff up that cowl letter, I recommend a park, a automotive, or just a room with a door that may shut.
The Information
Technical.ly’s NET/WORK job honest is again for 2021. Go to firms’ digital cubicles, chat dwell on video with hiring managers, reap the benefits of a singular talent-discovery and employer-matching alternative, and extra, all whereas looking each location-specific job openings and distant work alternatives. It’s all happening March 18.
The title’s a mouthful, however they’re gobbling up critical expertise: bwtech@UMBC Cyber Incubator’s CYNC has welcomed 5 sizzling startups to its newest incubator program. Not like different incubators, CYNC focuses on serving to startups within the cyber or intelligence group house, and particularly works with firms which might be searching for to boost a seed or Sequence A spherical.
Now right here’s some homegrown expertise: The corporate that’s creating molecular expertise for a brand new speedy COVID-19 take a look at has gotten a veritable booster shot from UM Ventures, the commercialization arm of the College of Maryland. The cool factor about this take a look at: It wouldn’t should be despatched to a lab to yield its outcomes.
The Jobs
D.C.
- The edtech platform EVERFI is hiring a Senior Web Developer.
- It’s a Scrum twofer this week: Guidehouse is searching for a Scrum Master …
- … and the mapmaking fanatics at Aerial Functions are additionally in search of a Scrum Master.
Maryland
Virginia
Distant
The Finish
As when you wanted one other factor to consider, Valentine’s Day (ugh) is approaching. Fortunately, the Baltimore Solar is out early with its recommendations. However hey, a (free!) subscription to the TWIJ e-newsletter exhibits that you simply’re considering of your associate’s future.
Good luck on the market on the job hunt!
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