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      Research Chemist Interview

      Mar 28, 2020
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Monroeville, PA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PPG (Monroeville, PA) in Feb 2020

      Interview

      After applying through the web portal, I got an email after ~2 weeks to schedule an interview. After selecting a time slot, I got a call from the recruiter at that specific time.

      Interview questions [4]

      Question 1

      Tell me something about your research experience.
      Answer question

      Question 2

      Tell me something about your experience with laboratory safety.
      Answer question

      Question 3

      Are you willing to relocate?
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      Question 4

      What is your expected salary?
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      Other Research Chemist Interview Reviews for PPG

      Research Chemist Interview

      Nov 10, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at PPG in Aug 2024

      Interview

      Initial with phone screen. And have another interview with the manager four months later after the screen. The manager asked many research, scientific questions. She is very familiar with the fundamental knowledges.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

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      Research Chemist Interview

      Feb 28, 2024
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Pittsburgh, PA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at PPG (Pittsburgh, PA) in Feb 2024

      Interview

      The interview process was smooth and took about a month. There was an initial phone screening interview, followed by an on-site interview, then conversation with different possible placement groups. The on-site interview was with a panel composed of group leaders, a research chemist, and an HR professional.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe a time where you had to make a decision quickly or with incomplete information
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      Research Chemist Interview

      Nov 23, 2023
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Monroeville, PA
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at PPG (Monroeville, PA)

      Interview

      Smooth so far, a bit slow but great people to talk to. Asked relevant questions and very accommodating. Went to the last round don't know what is waiting for me next.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How do you manage conflict?
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      PPG interviews FAQs

      • Research Chemist applicants have rated the interview process at PPG with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Research Chemist roles take an average of 46 days to get hired, when considering 10 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at PPG overall takes an average of 27 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at PPG as a Research Chemist according to 10 Glassdoor interviews include:

        One on one interview:  32%

        Phone interview:  18%

        Group panel interview:  18%

        Skills test:  14%

        Presentation:  14%

        Personality test:  5%

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