People and Careers

Around the world, Grace employees work together to deliver specialty chemical products, services and solutions to our customers—and their customers. We help industries manufacture everything from fuel to pharmaceuticals, toothpaste to tires, beer to biofuels, plastics to paint—efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably. Join us!

View open jobs in Chemical Manufacturing & Operations; Sales & Marketing; Research & Development; Finance & Accounting; IT; Environmental, Health & Safety; Human Resources and more.

Whether you’re a chemical engineer just out of college, an operator interested in what’s next in catalyst, silica or fine chemicals production, or a seasoned professional looking for the next step in your journey, consider a career at Grace.

A world-class, award-winning employer, Grace offers competitive pay, great health, wellness and financial benefits and a collaborative, innovative and inclusive culture. Join us!

Internship Program

Every summer, Grace welcomes a class of college students to our 12-week internship program, providing the kind of hands-on work experiences that can jump-start your career. For upcoming opportunities in our U.S. locations, including company headquarters in Columbia, MD, as well as plant sites in Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Texas and more, search “internship” on our jobs page. (We typically hire interns in the Fall and early Winter for the following May.)

German Apprentice Program

At our plants in Worms and Düren, Germany, Grace hosts a manufacturing apprentice program, offering motivated and eager individuals a three-and-a-half year, on-the-job opportunity to embark on a career as a Chemical Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Electronics Technician for Operating Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technician or Industrial Clerk. Many of our apprentices become full-time Grace employees under the guidance, training and coaching of a team of experienced professionals. Learn more.

Manufacturing Leadership Program

The three-year Grace Manufacturing Leadership Program offers recent bachelor’s and master’s graduates the chance to explore a variety of operations experiences through hands-on program assignments under the guidance of a senior-level mentor. Participants rotate through three year-long assignments in disciplines such as Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Supply Chain and Environmental, Health & Safety, while receiving professional training and development to strengthen leadership skills. Go to our careers site for upcoming opportunities at our sites across the U.S. Learn more.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Grace, we share a commitment to upholding a dignified and inclusive work environment for all employees. In the words of our CEO, Ed Sparks, “We want Grace to be a place where every employee can come to work and be the very best version of themselves, every day.” One of the many ways we encourage and celebrate the wealth of perspectives and experiences our employees bring to Grace is through our Employee Resource Groups, including the Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Group; Black Employee Resource Group (BERG); LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group; Military Veterans Employee Resource Group (G-VETS) and Women Employees & Allies Championing Together (WE ACT).

Grace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of their background, culture, or identity, feels valued and respected. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) extends to all aspects of our organization, from recruitment and hiring to professional development and advancement. Read our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.

Be Alert for Recruitment Scams!

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.