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Charles River Laboratories

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Charles River Laboratories reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(2,372 total reviews)
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Birgit Girshick

66% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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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2K reviews
3.0
Oct 12, 2025

None

Recommend
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Pros

Mostly, not too strict work schedule. Mangers were willing to allow flexibility in work schedule in response of personal needs

Cons

Too chaotic strategies and action from the leadership in Bioloigcs. Not much growth opportunities.

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Charles River Laboratories Response
8mo
We appreciate your feedback. While we strive for transparency and clear communication, we know there’s always room to improve. Your input helps us stay focused on what matters most to our employees.
4.0
Oct 10, 2025

Good place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Chance of progression, good grad system.

Cons

Lower end of salaries compared to others

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Charles River Laboratories Response
8mo
We appreciate your honesty. Compensation and benefits are important, and we’re committed to making thoughtful, data-informed adjustments.
4.0
Oct 2, 2025

Good start for a junior

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good atmosphere and exiting work and colleagues. Work demands flexibility, but this also met in flexibility that is given by the managment. Very human and emphatic managment and good pay.

Cons

Little chance on promotion, sometimes bound by out of control situations.

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