Five Job Openings In and Around West Des Moines

Here are six local job opportunities we found this week. View more jobs from CareerBuilder.com right here on West Des Moines Patch.

Who’s Hiring: Firestone Complete Auto Care

• Location: West Des Moines
• Job: Auto technician
• Hours: Full-time
• Responsibilities: Assisting technician mechanics in performing technical activities, diagnoses and repairs to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems, more.
• Experience: 1-2 years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience to succeed in this position. 3 ASE certifications are preferred for this position. 
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• Location: Waukee
• Job: Child care site supervisor
• Hours: 
• Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include supervision of childcare staff & children, planning activities for program, scheduling staff, keeping license standards, & performing some basic administrative duties. 
  
• Experience: All Child Care Site Supervisor candidates must be at least 21 years of age. 2-4 years of experience working with children. Previous supervision experience.
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• Location: Ankeny
• Job: Culinary arts instructor
• Hours: Full-time
• Responsibilities: This position is split 50/50 with our Ankeny and Newton campuses.  Provides competency-based quality instruction to high school and college students in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the College in classroom, lab and clinical settings. 
• Experience: Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, Hotel & Restaurant Management or related. Three years non-teaching related work experience.
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• Location: Johnston
• Job: Senior research associate
• Hours: Full-time
• Responsibilities: We are seeking a scientist experienced in plant transformation and molecular biology to join a group focused on transgenic approaches to insect resistance in crop plants.
• Experience: A master’s degree in biology, botany, horticulture or related field with 2 to 4 years of research experience required, or equivalent amounts of education and experience. Experience in plant transformation and molecular biology is required.
• Apply Here

• Location: Urbandale
• Job: Child care
• Hours: Varies
• Responsibilities: New large state of the art Christian childcare center in Urbandale is accepting resumes for the positions of Child Care Teachers (all age groups) and Administrative Assistant.
• Experience: Have verifiable experience working in child care, have a consistent work history.
• Apply Here