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Charles River Laboratories

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Decent - Animal Care Technologist I Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

3.0
Aug 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, lots of training

Cons

Toxic work environment, workload is intense at times, very high turnover rate for techs

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Charles River is a company that truly works to improve people's health and well being. It's rewarding to work for a company with a great vision and mission. Leadership really cares about employees. Charles River offers many resources for employees. It's a great place to work!

Cons

Pay is slightly under the industry.

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Charles River Laboratories Response
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We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure that we continue to provide total rewards that are market competitive, equitable, and aligned with industry standards. We appreciate feedback in this area and use it to help inform adjustments and planning.
3.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are people who make the time go by faster.

Cons

The pay is really low compared to everything on the market, yet they claim competitive pay. They do the bare minimum for employee benefits. The dental and health care are also not ideal plans.

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