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Charles River Laboratories

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Charles River Laboratories reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(2,373 total reviews)
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Birgit Girshick

64% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Charles River Laboratories has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,373 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Charles River Laboratories employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
Jul 31, 2015

Study Director

Recommend
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Pros

Colleagues are nice and friendly. Progression is getting better as long as you have a degree. Its a good place to get experience in the preclinical environment.

Cons

Doesn't pay enough and overtime is essential. Constantly overworked and not supported enough.

1.0
Jul 30, 2015

Not employee friendly

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company tries to image itself as employee friendly and they will make many claims of how much they do for their employees at least at their Reno facility.

Cons

Once an employee is on board, they show their true colors and don't provide the opportunities claimed in the interview.

1.0
Jul 23, 2015

Formulations Technician

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Able to learn GLP, formulate various drug compounds, review protocols and preparation procedures

Cons

Slow training, barely any growth within company. Poor management and leadership in this department. False hope on promotions. No work life balance.

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