Jump-start Your Career in Chemical Manufacturing
Every summer, Grace welcomes a talented class of college students to our 12-week internship program, offering hands-on experience in the specialty chemicals industry. Whether you're studying chemical engineering, business, supply chain, environmental science or a business support function like HR or marketing, our internships provide real-world exposure to the science, operations and strategy behind manufacturing excellence and industrial innovation – right where it happens.
Interns work alongside Grace professionals at locations across the U.S., including:
- Our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland
- Manufacturing sites in Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Texas, and more
From refining catalysts and silica-based materials to supporting commercial operations and sustainability initiatives, Grace interns contribute to meaningful projects that enable industries like pharmaceuticals, fuels, plastics and coatings to make products that enhance everyday life.
Internship areas include:
- Chemical Manufacturing & Engineering
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
- Research & Development
- Sales & Marketing
- Finance & Accounting
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
Interns receive mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that prepare them for full-time roles in the chemical manufacturing industry. Many interns go on to join Grace through our Manufacturing Leadership Program or Commercial Leadership Program.
Recruitment Timeline: We typically hire interns in the Fall and early Winter for the following May. To explore upcoming opportunities, search “internship” on our jobs site.
Watch the video for a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be an intern at Grace.
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Watch out for fraudulent job offers and recruitment scams using false websites, fake emails and requests for payments and personal information. During the recruitment process, Grace will never ask you for a financial commitment or contribution. Any personally identifiable information (PII) we require will only be requested through our secure recruitment web portal. We will never ask you for PII via email or other insecure means. Our email addresses always end in @Grace.com, and members of our talent acquisition team will proudly display W. R. Grace as their current employer on LinkedIn.
Grace advises candidates to follow this guidance and bears no responsibility for fraudulent offers.