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Charles River Laboratories

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Assistant Animal Technician II - Anonymous employee Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

2.0
Jun 5, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

International company with many sites world wide.

Cons

Not enough staff to conduct all the work in the animal facility. I never did what I was hired to do because I was stuck cleaning.

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Cons

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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.
4.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

good work environment, lots of on-the-job training with people who elevated through the same position and understand what tasks may be difficult and how to prepare individuals for success, really good benefits package including 50% employer match on first 2% and 100% match on 3% 401k

Cons

low pay for caliber of work, high workloads, mandatory work on weekends

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Charles River Laboratories Response
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We appreciate your honesty. Compensation and benefits are important, and we’re committed to making thoughtful, data-informed adjustments. Your feedback is a valuable part of that process.
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