Charles River Laboratories Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I've worked with Charles River Laboratories for 5 years. They have been a great employer, providing comparable benefits."

"This was a great opportunity, unfortunately our site closed."

"Charles River was an excellent place to work. I would like to work in a similar environment."

"The learning under great teachers."

What do you like about working at Charles River Laboratories?

"Great people in the group, good support for doing your job."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Always have an alternative, and be prepared to leave in 10 mins."

What don't you like about working at Charles River Laboratories?

"This is a strictly contract work company so it has a very limited vision for research and development"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to see beyond contract work,. Invest in the future technologies that will make your work more efficient."

"CEO is a businessman. Coworkers are the best part of my job."

"Company looking to better the world with groundbreaking research through contracts with all types of pharma companies"

"I have worked with Charles River for just over 5 years and have found they stress the importance of work/life balance. Large company feel with several smaller sites acquired during my time here."

"The company is a great place to begin for a college graduate. Albeit, this job will challenge you. It is a great place to gain experience and appreciation for the corporate world. No matter the department you find yourself in there will be opportunities to grow if you work hard enough."

"This company is great for a first job out of school. Compensation is average."

"Upper management is changing... sadly. Some VP's do not care about the values, science and mission of what CRL used to hold in high regards. Executive mgt doesn't care about employees and the board should pay attention to what decisions are being made, They are not made based on science, quality, revenue, cost savings but rather based on someone's ego."

"What am I reviewing? Not sure."

"The Company is good overall. They do make an attempt to balance when a person works versus when they need to go through their life. So the work-life balance is a common culture at the company. However, the company is at a midpoint from doing the task the way they always have done them or developing systems to better meet the customer's and investors' needs of faster higher quality service."