Ke`aki Technologies LLC, is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) owned business. A premier
government services company, Ke’aki Technologies, LLC offers a full spectrum of solutions that improve
the performance and operational effectiveness of our government and Department of Defense
customers. Our mission synchronized solutions are designed to deliver exactly what our customers
need, when they need it. From base and range operations to biomedical defense support to
telecommunications and IT services, we deliver the exact talent, tools and technologies needed to meet
mission requirements.
Ke`aki Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician 5 to work within the Virology on
our US Army Medical Institute for Infectious Diseases contract in Fort Detrick, Maryland.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Shall have the necessary training and experience to perform general laboratory procedures to include
preparation and formulation of media and buffers, cell isolations and culture, RNA isolation, real-time
quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), Western blot, and immunofluorescence as needed to
support in vitro and in vivo experimental studies.
Shall have the necessary training and experience to perform immunological laboratory procedures to
include enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), plaque-reduction neutralization test (PRNT), and
flow cytometry as needed to support in vitro and in vivo experimental studies.
Shall have the necessary training and experience to perform virological laboratory procedures to include
virus growth, virus isolation, and virus quantitation as needed to support in vitro and in vivo
experimental studies.
Shall be capable of performing laboratory animal procedures to include observation, safe handling, and
treatments on multiple animal species including rodents, rabbits, and nonhuman primates as needed to
support in vivo experimental studies.
Shall be capable of performing applicable laboratory procedures according to standard operating
procedures (SOPs) and to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations as required by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies.
Shall be capable of independently performing experimental design and implementation, multiple assays
utilizing both standard and advanced techniques, and data recording and analysis while consistently
meeting deadlines.
Shall be responsible for assessing and maintaining laboratory supplies according to normal branch
procedures.
May occasionally be required to work a variable work schedule and on weekends as needed to
accomplish time-sensitive laboratory tasks.
Shall be capable of maintaining a safe workplace and will be aware of and observe appropriate safety
and occupational health rules and regulations. The contractor will be required to attend safety training
relative to his/her position and will report any infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety
Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
B.S. in biology, microbiology, or immunology + 5 years' experience
Work in Biosafety Level 2 and Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-2/3) laboratory containment will be required
Enrollment in the Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) for handling select agents will be
required and the contractor must maintain enrollment.
The contractor shall serve as a Laboratory Technician within the Virology Division.
The contractor will also complete all mandatory Federal, DoD, Army, and USAMRIID training as required
for his/her position.
CLEARANCE:
A favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), or higher if warranted, must be initiated prior
to the first day of service, and a minimum of a secret clearance successfully granted for all positions.
Ke`aki Technologies LLC is a fast growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive
salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage;
tuition reimbursement; paid vacation and sick time; and 10 paid holidays. Ke`aki Technologies is proud
to be an equal opportunity employer.
For additional information on Ke`aki Technologies, LLC, please visit www.keakitech.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans.
We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an
accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We EVerify all employees.