Charles River Laboratories

Working at Charles River Laboratories: Company Overview and Reviews

Charles River Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories
3.3
587 reviews
Charles River Laboratories Ratings
3.3
Average rating of 587 reviews on Indeed
3.1Work-Life Balance
3.5Pay & Benefits
3.1Job Security & Advancement
2.8Management
3.0Culture
Headquarters
CRL Headquarters 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887
Employees
10,000+
Revenue
$1M to $5M (USD)
Industry
Pharmaceuticals

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 Average SalarySalary Range
36 salaries reported
$19.05
per hour
$9.10-$31.50
17 salaries reported
$18.83
per hour
$9.40-$29.55
16 salaries reported
$22.44
per hour
$8.30-$41.05
24 salaries reported
$16.21
per hour
$8.10-$24.35
10 salaries reported
$19.60
per hour
$9.10-$32.85
Salary Satisfaction
42%
Of the employees are satisfied about their pay
Based on 878 reviews
Benefits
Health Care
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Stock Options
Discounts

Charles River Laboratories Reviews

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Overall Reviews at Charles River Laboratories

5.0
Program Manager | Shrewsbury, MA | Nov 14, 2019
great
it all matters on your job and managers - do what is right and they people there are great. I don't know what else to say - I hope you find a great job
3.0
Senior Analytical Chemist | Horsham, PA | Jan 9, 2014
Project Manager/Senior Analytical Research Chemist
Managed analytical studies (GLP) for pharmaceutical clients Method development and validation Coordinated stability testing. Supervised and trained analytical technicians performing project work. Reviewed and released analytical study data. Installed additional HPLCs to increase sample throughput capabilities. Troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of HPLC, GC and UV-Vis instruments. Wrote SOP’s, protocols, analytical methods, study deviations and final reports. Performed OOS and OOT investigations and addressed study audits. Performed analytical testing of pharmaceutical samples. Received a promotion.
5.0
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant | Worcester, MA | Jul 3, 2017
Awesome
Its is very unethical to comment on ones experiences with an employer whether positive or not every experience is different I have no comments on any employer I prefer to let the stars speak for themselves. Thank you!
4.0
Senior Marketing Specialist | Newark, DE | Dec 14, 2016
A great place to work
Charles River Labs is a terrific organization that I am pleased to have joined in 2012 through an acquisition of my previous company, Accugenix.
3.0
Senior Technologist | Newark, DE | Aug 14, 2015
Secure Job, ok salary, terrible benefits
I love what I do and the people I work with, however, there is no room for advancement, the managers are poorly trained, and the benefits are terrible. It's great if you're looking for something temporary, but not a place I would recommend for a long term job.
1.0
Animal Caretaker | Baltimore, MD | Dec 22, 2019
I hated it
The work was to much not a good company to work for there’s nothing else say the boss wasn’t a good boss the staff always arguing about what they not doing boss would put way to much work on you the place just sucked
4.0
Human Resources Assistant | Wilmington, MA | Oct 28, 2019
Charles River Laboratories
I enjoy working for Charles River and appreciate the opportunities they have given me. I have learned many things within the HR field and the staff is friendly.
5.0
Receptionist/Secretary | Malvern, PA | Mar 1, 2018
Productive and Fun to work there.
A/P, A/R, Customer Service, Telephone, Learned New Data Bases within the company. Super Management. Working with Scientist and non scientists, Corp Office.
ProsFlexible Schedule
ConsShort breaks
5.0
Senior Technician | Reno, NV | Apr 14, 2020
I work at a place that makes a real difference in people lives.
Working at Charles River has been a great learning experience for me. I started as a lab assistant and worked my way up through the company to Quality Assurance. The management I have now is very understanding an supportive and the work hours are very flexible.
5.0
Senior Scientist | Worcester, MA | Dec 7, 2019
Charles River is a great place to explore yourself
I enjoy every day of my work life at Charles River Labs. It is one of the best places where every day is a new day. A lot to learn and explore through cutting-edge science.
3.0
Development Associate | Senneville, QC | Apr 5, 2017
Very good learning environments
This company will train you for ever aspect of u job description. Very little room for advancement or salary increase unless you leave and return requesting a higher pay.
ProsLearn how to work in many different positions
ConsPeople
5.0
Représentant Commercial (H/F) | Quebec City, QC | Apr 16, 2014
Relevé des défis et pro-actif indispensable
Être prêt à relevé des défis ce qui offre l'opportunité de développer tout notre potentiel et qui favorise une grande collaboration entre collègues de travail.
ProsComité social très présent pour les employés
ConsTravailler sous pression

Questions And Answers about Charles River Laboratories

How are the working hours at Charles River Laboratories?
Asked Jul 15, 2016
For someone with a family the work hours they expect from people is awful. They say its a 40 hour work week but with thier expectation of getting all of your work done your actually looking at 50+ hours a week. They start off by saying your work day will be 6-2:30 but its more like 6-5 its impossible to leave on time and get your work done because if you manage to get your work done they give you other people's work to help them catch up.
Answered Dec 21, 2020
Generally no work-life balance for exempt employees, and lots of overtime for operations folks. Lots of management 'concern' but no goals to monitor this, so actions speak louder than words. No major competition in the area secures your fate.
Answered Feb 2, 2020
How often do raises occur at Charles River Laboratories?
Asked Dec 2, 2016
If you're lucky you'll get a 2.5% raise. We were told we get nothing in 2021 because of the pandemic.
Answered Sep 1, 2020
Every year
Answered May 22, 2019
What advice would you give the CEO of Charles River Laboratories about how to improve it?
Asked Nov 19, 2016
Reconstruct upper management and HR. When people at the bottom of the ladder have a complaint or problem and bring it up them. They either ignore it or not do anything about it.
Answered Jul 23, 2020
Raise the pay for the workers on the bottom. Insist on professional communication for middle management. Update buildings to provide comfortable work environment.
Answered Sep 15, 2019
Do they do pre-employment drug testing? If so, what kind?
Asked Sep 6, 2016
I was sent to Lab Corp where they took a urine sample. They test for all the usual suspects.
Answered Nov 1, 2018
Yes. They have you go to an employment center and take a drug test there.
Answered Mar 25, 2018
What benefits does Charles River Laboratories offer?
Asked Aug 24, 2017
Great pay, great benefits, great opportunities for advancement.
Answered Jan 5, 2019
Insurance.
Answered Jul 13, 2018