Director - Research and Development

7 months ago


Manukau City, New Zealand Ese Tatupu Funeral Directors & Mortuary Embalmers Full time

**About Us**

Ese Tatupu Funeral Directors & Mortuary Embalmers is a leader in the funeral services industry, dedicated to providing compassionate care and innovative solutions to honour the lives of loved ones. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we constantly seek to enhance our embalming and filtration techniques to ensure the highest service standards.

**Job Overview**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the R&D department, focusing on advancing filtration and embalming techniques.
- Develop and implement new embalming chemicals and methods that are environmentally friendly and enhance the preservation quality.
- Innovate and improve filtration systems to minimise environmental impact.
- Conduct comprehensive research on the latest trends, technologies, and regulations in the funeral services industry.
- Collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Work closely with the operations team to integrate new technologies and practices into daily operations.
- Develop training programs for staff on new embalming and filtration techniques.
- Manage the R&D budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support research initiatives.
- Present findings and progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in research and development, with a focus on chemical formulations, preferably in the funeral services industry.
- Strong knowledge of embalming techniques, chemical safety, and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrated experience in leading R&D projects from conception to implementation.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Innovative thinker with a passion for sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

**Why Join Us**
- Be a part of a compassionate and innovative team committed to making a difference.
- Opportunity to lead groundbreaking research in the funeral services industry.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Support for professional development and continuous learning.

**Job Details**

Location: Auckland

**Salary**: $94.83 - $96 per hour

Number of Positions: 1

**How to Apply**

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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