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Early Career Opportunities at Grace

Launch Your Career in Chemical Manufacturing and Business Leadership

At Grace, we believe in growing talent from the ground up. Whether you're a recent graduate in chemical engineering, business or a related field, our early career programs offer hands-on experience, mentorship and leadership development in the specialty chemicals industry.

Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP)

Our three-year Manufacturing Leadership Program is designed for recent bachelor’s and master’s graduates eager to build a career in chemical manufacturing operations. Participants rotate through three year-long assignments in areas such as:

  • Process Engineering
  • Project Engineering
  • Supply Chain
  • Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

Each rotation is guided by a senior-level mentor and supported by professional training to strengthen leadership and technical skills. From catalyst production to silica and fine chemicals, you’ll gain real-world experience at Grace manufacturing sites across the U.S. Learn more by downloading our Manufacturing Leadership Program brochure and visit our jobs site to apply.

Commercial Leadership Program (CLP)

Based at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD, the three-year Commercial Leadership Program accelerates your path to business leadership. Designed for high-potential recent graduates, this immersive program includes rotations in:

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Business Management
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain

You’ll gain deep insight into Grace’s commercial operations while receiving coaching, training and exposure to strategic decision-making in the specialty chemicals sector. Download our Commercial Leadership Program brochure to learn more and explore upcoming opportunities on our jobs site.

Why Start Your Career at Grace?

  • Global Impact: Work on products that touch everyday life—from pharmaceuticals and fuels to plastics and paints.
  • Award-Winning Culture: Recognized by Newsweek, Forbes, and Great Places to Work.
  • Mentorship & Growth: Learn from industry pioneers and technical experts.
  • Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of R&D breakthroughs and sustainable manufacturing practices.
  • Opportunity to be Your Best: Thrive in a safety-obsessed, collaborative workplace where you can make an impact.

Ready to shape the future of chemical manufacturing? Apply today and grow with Grace.

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.