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      Management doesn't care - Process Development Associate Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

      1.0
      Sep 12, 2014
      Process development associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      While members of the senior management team are busy strategizing over the direction to take the business, the lack of empathy for the manual labor pool in the laboratories caring for rats, mice, and dogs is disgusting.

      Cons

      Most jobs in animal care consist of mindless work and a large amount of injuries are incurred. Internal politics get in the way of the company being successful. Policies are so strict that employees are constantly fired. There is no compassion.

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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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