Where you don't want a job if your aspiration is to be a scientist - Senior Research Chemist PPG Employee Review

1.0
Mar 2, 2018
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Pros

Nice looking research facility. Plenty of analytical toys to provide capability.

Cons

hierarchal, lack of talented management, poor career advancement opportunities, no structure in place for innovation, not invented here syndrome, little to no organic growth, not the place for a PhD looking to become a scientist. Soft skills rather than science skills, quantity over quality, everyone is replaceable. Perception based approach to many facets within the organization. Reactive instead of proactive workplace. Big and slow moving global entity which is struggles to work together.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Incredible work environment, the best company to work

Cons

Nothing they have good ethics work, they respect their employee

2.0
Mar 2, 2026
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Pros

Acceptable 401K matching with immediate vesting as well as an age based deferred compensation program that has a 3 year vesting period. Standard benefits and pay consistent with industry. Acceptable safety practices defined and adhered to throughout organization.

Cons

Moderately high turnover (at least my division). Inconsistent treatment of employees (flex time allowed for some employees but not others in same work category, some employees told to use personal car or phone for work activities while others get in trouble for same type of work activity, allowing some employees the options to apply and move internally while others are not allowed - and are sometimes even forced to moved to a role for which they didn't apply against their desires). Inconsistent reporting of data and legal brushes aside your questions/findings making you seem like you did something wrong when uncovering something fishy.

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