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      Great colleagues but low pay in a costly city - Animal Care Technician Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

      3.0
      Apr 14, 2026
      Animal care technician
      Recommend
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      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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      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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      5.0
      Jun 12, 2026
      Procurement
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great place to work. Work/life balance is best I've been part of.

      Cons

      Very big company, don't always know who to go to

      3.0
      May 19, 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Coworkers are people who make the time go by faster.

      Cons

      The pay is really low compared to everything on the market, yet they claim competitive pay. They do the bare minimum for employee benefits. The dental and health care are also not ideal plans.

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