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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
3.0
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

benefits are really the only pros

Cons

leadership is toxic and a lot of the employees are toxic

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Charles River Laboratories Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re committed to fostering a respectful and empowering workplace, and we take feedback like yours seriously as we work to strengthen our culture.
3.0
Apr 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with, good community

Cons

Living in Chicago while only getting paid ~$20 is really hard to live off of

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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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