employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Charles River Laboratories

Engaged Employer

Not my first choice to work - Anonymous employee Charles River Laboratories Employee Review

2.0
Jan 31, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits. Big company with large market share.

Cons

Management does not want to handle important issues. Leadership puts people as managers who have no people or managerial skills. These managers make other employees life miserable. Leadership does not listen to employees who have ideas and identify issues and provide solutions. Instead they are punished for being vocal. As soon as job market improves I will choose to work somewhere else.

Explore other reviews about Charles River Laboratories

5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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

avatar
Charles River Laboratories Response
3w
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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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”.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All