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Charles River Laboratories

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Charles River Laboratories reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(2,365 total reviews)
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Birgit Girshick

69% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Charles River Laboratories has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,365 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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2K reviews
2.0
May 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility in schedules, especially summer

Cons

No support from leadership, no growth, constantly pushing back raises and promotions

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Charles River Laboratories Response
2w
At Charles River, our vision is to be the partner of choice in helping clients bring life-saving treatments to patients, and we are well-positioned to deliver on that vision. Like any global organization with a broad portfolio, we occasionally face challenges related to market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and changing client needs. Through it all, our senior leadership remains focused on transparency, regularly sharing business performance, strategic priorities, and long-term goals with employees to ensure alignment and confidence in our direction.
5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Charles River is a company that truly works to improve people's health and well being. It's rewarding to work for a company with a great vision and mission. Leadership really cares about employees. Charles River offers many resources for employees. It's a great place to work!

Cons

Pay is slightly under the industry.

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Charles River Laboratories Response
2w
We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure that we continue to provide total rewards that are market competitive, equitable, and aligned with industry standards. We appreciate feedback in this area and use it to help inform adjustments and planning.
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