1.0
Oct 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
They hire recent graduates with limited experience
Cons
Inconsistent schedule, extremely physically and emotionally demanding which is not reflected in the salary
Charles River Laboratories reviews
49% would recommend to a friend
Birgit Girshick
66% approve of CEO
33% positive business outlook
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Charles River Laboratories has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,372 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Charles River Laboratories employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).
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Charles River Laboratories Response
7moWe’re committed to fostering a workplace culture that brings our four values to life every day (CARE, OWN, LEAD, COLLABORATE), where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively aspire to maintain this culture and recognize that while we believe this differentiates us from other companies, there is always room to grow and appreciate the feedback.