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      A place to gain entry level experience, nothing more - Scientist Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

      3.0
      30 Sept 2025
      Scientist
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      Pros

      They accept a lot of entry level applicants straight out of college. You can learn the industry and move around to different departments easily

      Cons

      After 1 or 2 years, everyone gains their experience, realizes the pay and workload suck, and leave, so it is a constant cycle of dealing with losing workers and trying to train new people. They do not pay well compared to big pharma in the area (big pharma typically pays $20-40k more).

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      Charles River Laboratories Response
      8mo
      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
      12 June 2026
      Procurement
      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
      2w
      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
      24 June 2026
      Quality control associate
      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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