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      Heavy Workloads with Tight Deadlines - Animal Care Technician Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

      3.0
      7 Apr 2026
      Animal care technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Optional 4 10-hour days were nice. Onsight cafeteria with fresh cooked food. Independent working for the majority of the day; allowed to listen to music while completing tasks.

      Cons

      Days can feel very long. Unrealistic workloads for one person; for example some techs were given over 200 hours of tasks in a 40-hour work week. Most tasks cannot go undone for at most 3 days. Tasks were delegated although if you were fast and efficient they will continue to add things to your task list throughout the week.

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      Charles River Laboratories Response
      1mo
      We’re continuously working to support a healthier work-life balance for our employees. We understand that demands can vary by role and site, and we’re exploring ways to offer more flexibility and improve overall workload management.

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      5.0
      12 June 2026
      Procurement
      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
      1w
      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
      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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