Top 30 Researcher Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Executive & Personal Assistant (EAPA)
Iowa Diabetes —West Des Moines, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Clinic experience
Quick Apply
Manager, Editor, Government and Public Services (GPS)
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- $88,600 - $163,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TELEHEALTH CLINICAL)
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $41,066 - $59,510 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Surgery
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
6d
Content Marketing Senior Strategist (Thought Leadership)
Principal Financial Group —Des Moines, IA
- $104,400 - $187,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
6d
Senior Editor, Economics & Financial Services
Deloitte —Des Moines, IA
- $113,100 - $208,300 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Medical Support Assistant
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $36,464 - $56,793 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
3d
Instruction and Reference Librarian
Des Moines University —West Des Moines, IA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Mid-level
- University
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Science & Medicine Advisor
American Heart Association —Des Moines, IA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
11d
Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $63,873 - $83,033 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Patient monitoring
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Registered Nurse- Employee Occupational Health
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $72,383 - $134,430 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
6d
Physician Assistant - Primary Care
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $110,684 - $192,325 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Pass drug screening
- Loan repayment program
9d
Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $74,709 - $97,127 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Surgery
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Physician - Primary Care
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $250,000 - $315,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
9d
Registered Nurse - Community Living Center 2
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $72,383 - $134,430 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Staff Psychologist
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $74,678 - $150,852 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Staff Psychologist-Pain Management
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $82,193 - $152,294 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Physician - Neurologist
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $250,000 - $315,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Medicine
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $123,867 - $179,569 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Nursing
- Doctoral degree
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
9d
Staff Psychologist - Primary Care Mental Health Integration
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $82,193 - $152,294 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Registered Respiratory Therapist
US Veterans Health Administration —Des Moines, IA
- $41,066 - $97,875 a year
- Temporary
- Acute care
- Background check
- Pass drug screening

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Executive & Personal Assistant (EAPA)

Iowa Diabetes -
West Des Moines, IA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Google Workspace
Teamwork
Confidential information handling
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Drive
Executive administrative support
Clinic experience
High school diploma or GED
Front desk
Process management
Google Calendar

Full Job Description

We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Executive & Personal Assistant (EAPA) who excels at creating order from complexity.

In role, you'll support the CEO and executive leadership by managing schedules, coordinating communications, tracking priorities, and ensuring important initiatives stay on track. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being the person behind the scenes who keeps everything moving forward.

Success in this position requires exceptional follow-through, quick turnaround times, strong judgment, and the ability to adapt as priorities shift. The right person is proactive, resourceful, and energized by helping leaders operate at their highest level.

How We're Different

Founded in 2007, Iowa Diabetes is a leading diabetes research and care organization in West Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with diabetes, obesity, and related conditions. Through comprehensive clinical care, patient education, and innovative research, our team has conducted 250+ clinical studies and continues to make a meaningful impact on individual health and the broader community.

We practice intentionally—in patient care, leadership, and our organizational culture. This is what truly sets us apart.

✔ Challenge yourself: This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, driven, resourceful, and energized by solving problems and staying two steps ahead.

✔ Turn chaos into order: Create systems, processes, and structure that help a fast-paced organization operate more efficiently.

✔ Be the trusted partner: Work alongside executive leadership to create focus, organization, and momentum around the priorities that matter most.

✔ Drive accountability: Keep priorities visible, action items moving, and commitments from falling through the cracks.

✔ Fuel meaningful work: The work you do directly supports the researchers, clinicians, and staff who are changing lives through innovative care and groundbreaking clinical research.

Role Highlights

Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Location: On-site in West Des Moines, Iowa
Schedule: Flexible options available

What You Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications and Skills

3+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Project Coordinator, supporting visionaries, or similar support role
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands
High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong follow-through, accountability, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively drive tasks to completion
Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, Docs, Calendar, and Drive

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience supporting executive leaders, business owners, physicians, or senior leadership teams
Healthcare, clinical, research, or physician-support experience preferred
Experience managing complex calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and executive communications
Familiarity with EOS® or other goal-setting and accountability frameworks
Experience coordinating projects, tracking priorities, and supporting organizational initiatives

How You'll Make a Difference

Manage executive calendars, scheduling, and priorities to maximize leadership effectiveness and focus.
Coordinate meetings, including agendas, logistics, note-taking, action item tracking, and follow-up.
Track key initiatives, projects, goals, and commitments to ensure priorities stay on track.
Draft executive communications, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
Transform conversations, voice notes, and ideas into organized action plans and next steps.
Conduct research and prepare briefing materials to support strategic decision-making.
Coordinate travel, appointments, and other administrative needs as assigned.
Support EOS execution by tracking Rocks, priorities, scorecards, to-dos, and organizational goals, while coordinating planning sessions, accountability meetings, and follow-up activities.
Help drive accountability across leadership by monitoring progress, maintaining visibility into key objectives, and ensuring commitments are completed.
Develop systems, tools, and processes that improve organization, efficiency, and execution.
Leverage technology and AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Maintain the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
Partner closely with the People & Culture Coordinator to ensure leadership meetings, events, communications, visitors, and onsite support needs are executed seamlessly.
Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership by anticipating needs, solving problems proactively, and driving follow-through.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Will you now or in the future require a visa sponsorship? This includes visas such as H-1B, F-1 (OPT), TN, L-1, or others. If your answer is yes, please explain.
Prior to joining our team, a pre-employment drugscreen and background check is required. Please type "yes" if you understand.
What is your familiarity with EOS?
What is your availability?
Please detail your expereince and comfort level with Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Calendar etc.)
Please explain why you'd make a good match as our newest Executive Assistant

Experience:

Executive administrative support: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

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researcher jobs in des moines, ia

Executive & Personal Assistant (EAPA)

Manager, Editor, Government and Public Services (GPS)

HEALTH TECHNICIAN (TELEHEALTH CLINICAL)

Content Marketing Senior Strategist (Thought Leadership)

Senior Editor, Economics & Financial Services

Medical Support Assistant

Instruction and Reference Librarian

Science & Medicine Advisor

Medical Instrument Technician (Polysomnography)

Registered Nurse- Employee Occupational Health

Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Medical Instrument Technician (Diagnostic Ultrasound)

Physician - Primary Care

Registered Nurse - Community Living Center 2

Staff Psychologist

Staff Psychologist-Pain Management

Physician - Neurologist

Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary Care

Staff Psychologist - Primary Care Mental Health Integration

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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