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Working at IOM
Our people share our purpose and vision for the future; to deliver a healthy and sustainable world in which we all live and work through our exceptional workplace services and consultancy, communications and scientific research.
We have been at the forefront of occupational health research since 1969, to understand and remove a range of health risks. These include noise, chemicals, asbestos, heat, dust or vibration and emerging risks from new technologies such as nanomaterials. We are uniquely placed to practically apply our research findings and deliver services to businesses that help manage hazards in the workplace.
If you would like to join our team click to view our vacancies below or send your C.V. and covering letter to [email protected]
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Current Vacancies
Opportunity for an Experienced Toxicologist
IOM is seeking input from an experienced toxicologist to contribute to the next stages of a major collaborative research project scheduled between February and September 2026.
This role requires expertise in:
- Toxicology
- Risk assessment
- Early-life vulnerability
- Chemical additive knowledge
- Complex data integration
Key project activities include:
• Defining risk assessment frameworks
• Developing exposure–risk scenarios
• Preparing dissemination materials
We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in:
• Nanotoxicity (specifically micro- and nano-plastics)
• Human health risk assessments
• Chemical additives and databases (polymer additives, linkages to external chemical or regulatory databases)
• Exposure scenarios
This would be an ideal appointment for an experienced free-lancer, associate or someone looking for a short-term project placement. Further details can be provided to suitable candidates.
If you can support this work, please complete the form below or contact us at [email protected]
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Since
1969
We are
100+ employees
Serving 6
continents
From 3
Regional Offices
We are pleased to offer all our employees a broad range of benefits.
Company Benefits
Complimentary
drinks
34 days
annual leave incl public holidays
Workplace
Pension Scheme
Annual
Profit Share
Flexible
Working Hours
Subsidised
Christmas party
50 YEARS OF IOM 1969 - 2019
Our charitable aims are to publish, communicate and educate. We commissioned 50 posters that are interpretations of our work spanning the last 50 years.
IOM is an organisation with a great history and unlimited potential for the future.
Many of our scientific staff, past and present, are internationally recognised as leading thinkers in their subject areas. Our senior scientists have acquired a broad grasp of several sciences as well as their speciality, and this collaboration has been behind many of the fundamental advances made over our history.