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Charles River Laboratories

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Mixed Bag - QC Data Analyst Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

3.0
Apr 3, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

There are a lot of amazing people who work here, including two of the best supervisors I've ever had. In the two roles I've worked at this site, I have gotten to know so many kind people. The parking area is secure and there's a cafeteria onsite that serves breakfast and lunch. There are opportunities to transfer between departments and roles. The paid time off allocation is better than what many employers offer, and there is also volunteer time off you can use while you volunteer for an approved cause.

Cons

There is a recent shift for return to office and jobs that are currently hybrid are now being posted as onsite 40 hrs/week. There are now more limitations on those who can work hybrid- it no longer supports flexibility which had been a perk in the realm of work/life balance. They want quality work but fast, which is always a challenge. The support for employees as people feels diminished, and it's frustrating to see jobs posted that they let people go from only a few months ago (global management guided large layoffs). Training is better in some departments than others. HR is inconsistent in who gets punished for what and doesn't always handle issues professionally.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
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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

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Charles River Laboratories Response
1mo
We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your time at Charles River! Your contributions make a difference, and we’re grateful to have you on the team.
2.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people you work with under the leadership level are great and truly try their best every day to do the best job they possibly can.

Cons

Everyone is severely underpaid for the amount of work they’re expected to do. People will quit/be fired/laid off and no additional help is provided. Those who remain are expected to pick up all of the slack. Leadership is variable on the day-to-day but you never truly feel supported or like your problems are taken seriously enough to resolve. Individuals are actively urged not to present counter job offers as a way to negotiate higher pay or a different position because “the site head doesn’t like it”.

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