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Charles River Laboratories

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As loyal as our options - Research Analyst Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

2.0
8 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Pays more than other labs for similar work. No micromanagement. Plenty of overtime available.

Cons

No management. If you are polite and friends with your supervisors you can take a 1 or 2 hour lunch and not clock out. No worries. You get on their bad side, they will make your job terrible. I have survived because I keep my head down and watch as people are fired for the simplest things because of personal reasons while terrible employees thrive. Unless you want to become management, there are no career options. Overtime is often not optional. Be prepared to work 46 - 50 hours a week minimum. They ask for a volunteer weekly, but can't hire anyone.

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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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