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      If you are good with high school mind games, this could be your first job out of college (if you went to college) - Anonymous employee Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

      2.0
      Feb 19, 2010
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      If you can survive the insecure political backstabbing and high school games, the are a few departments worth being in for more than 1-2 years.

      Cons

      You could be in a job that requires a degree with others who did not go to college doing the same job, making you think your degree was a waste of money. Favoritism runs rampant like a rash. If you are not a favorite, superiors will set you up for failure until you are fired. Management is married to HR here, so if you have an issue you are limited to how much will be done about it.

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      5.0
      Jun 12, 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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      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
      Jun 24, 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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