Mid-tier Company to Work for - Product Development Chemist PPG Employee Review

2.0
23 Sept 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Got along with a lot of great people and worked on some innovative projects. Decent benefits and PTO. "Unlimited" sick time that doesn't count towards PTO, so that was nice.

Cons

Minimal career opportunities in the technical ladder for those without PHDs. Mostly only PHDs in managerial roles. Many B.S and M.S chemists are stuck doing mainly technician work to pump out results, rather than working on why we see results. I wish I could've felt more ownership of my projects, rather than just a data generator.

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5.0
15 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very good work environment and your manager will give you a lot of support

Cons

Remote area where there is not much attractions

2.0
2 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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