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Charles River Laboratories

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The Company Has Good Benefits, But They Overwork You - Animal Care Technician Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

3.0
1 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of PTO and sick leave. The Charles River location I worked for would have catered lunches for the entire team, give out gift cards, provide donuts for breakfast. We'd have team events like bowling.

Cons

So much physical labor that my body would ache at the end of my shift. Very robotic work. Doing the same thing everyday (it can get boring after awhile). After you become a ACT 3 you cannot get any more promotions within that job.

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5.0
12 June 2026
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

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Charles River Laboratories Response
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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