Charles River Labs Employee Reviews, Feedback, Testimonials
About Charles River Labs
Charles River Labs (Charles River Laboratories) is a prominent preclinical contract research organization headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, that supports drug discovery and development with animal models, toxicology, bioanalytics and GMP bi...
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Animal Care Technician Review
What I liked
Good training and clear animal welfare standards. Team-oriented environment and hands-on experience every day.
Areas for improvement
Work is physically demanding and pay/overtime policies could be improved in some locations.
Project Manager Review
What I liked
Good job stability and supportive senior leadership. Cross-site collaboration at Charles River Labs is strong and professionally run.
Areas for improvement
Timelines can be aggressive and some projects are understaffed which creates pressure.
Laboratory Technician Review
What I liked
Hands-on lab work, clear SOPs and a strong safety culture. Colleagues are helpful and there are steady learning opportunities.
Areas for improvement
Pay could be better given the cost of living here, and shift work can be tiring during busy seasons.
Senior Scientist Review
What I liked
Strong scientific leadership, collaborative teams and excellent training resources. Charles River Labs invests in equipment and professional development.
Areas for improvement
Some administrative paperwork and procurement can be slow, which delays experiments occasionally.
Quality Assurance Specialist Review
What I liked
Strong focus on compliance and good standard operating procedures. Coworkers were supportive during audits.
Areas for improvement
Long hours during audit season, management sometimes seems disconnected from day-to-day lab realities, and limited clear career progression.
Software Engineer - Data Review
What I liked
Flexible remote policy, interesting data problems and a decent learning budget. Benefits are competitive and the team is global.
Areas for improvement
Decision making across global teams can be slow and promotions sometimes take longer than expected.
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