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Charles River provides essential products and services to help institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. read more
Charles River Laboratories Company Culture
Charles River Laboratories Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Charles River Laboratories' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+Diversity
AGender
BCompensation
BOffice Culture
BCharles River Laboratories CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James C. Foster
61 /100
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Diversity at Charles River Laboratories
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Charles River Laboratories have rated Work Culture, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Charles River Laboratories
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Charles River Laboratories have rated Team, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Charles River Laboratories eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-13
Charles River Laboratories employees are -13% more likely to recommend Charles River Laboratories as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Charles River Laboratories
Working at Charles River Laboratories is rated below average by 77 employees, across various culture dimensions. Charles River Laboratories employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Charles River Laboratories’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Charles River Laboratories was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Charles River Laboratories
C
Overall Company Culture at Charles River Laboratories is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Charles River Laboratories ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Charles River Laboratories Employee Reviews
Out of 58 Charles River Laboratories employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Charles River Laboratories improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Charles River Laboratories Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Inclusivity And acceptance from pretty much every team.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Open communication and trust in each other.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Good listener, overall good leader.
Constructive Feedback From Charles River Laboratories Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Be transparent about the work we are doing. They never tell you, you will be CONSTANTLY BIT in order to handle animals.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?below average pay for area
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and inclusiveness with pro active decision making
Charles River Laboratories Company Information
Charles River Laboratories Company Overview
Charles River provides essential products and services to help institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts.
Charles River Laboratories was founded in 1947 and its current CEO is James C. Foster. Since its inception 79 years ago, Charles River Laboratories has grown to 16000 employees.
Charles River Laboratories Mission, Vision & Values
Charles River Laboratories Mission Statement
Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guides us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe.
Charles River Laboratories Values
- Care
- Lead
- Own
- Collaborate
| Headquarter | 251 Ballardvale Street Wilmington, MA 01887 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.criver.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Tel | 877.274.8371 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CRL |
| Jobs | jobs.criver.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Charles River Laboratories Employees
Charles River Laboratories has 16000 employees. 77 employees at Charles River Laboratories have reviewed Charles River Laboratories across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 77 Charles River Laboratories employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Charles River Laboratories are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Charles River Laboratories, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Charles River Laboratories are generally satisfied with their team. 77 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Charles River Laboratories are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Charles River Laboratories believe the environment at Charles River Laboratories is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Charles River Laboratories is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at Charles River Laboratories work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Charles River Laboratories are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Charles River Laboratories - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Charles River Laboratories KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Charles River Laboratories' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Charles River Laboratories employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Charles River Laboratories Salaries
How much does Charles River Laboratories pay?
How much do people at Charles River Laboratories get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Charles River Laboratories is $103,819, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,460, or $50 per hour.
At Charles River Laboratories, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $258,006 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,403 annually. Average Charles River Laboratories salaries by department include: Design at $114,927, Product at $165,740, Engineering at $138,913, and Customer Support at $47,460. Half of Charles River Laboratories salaries are above $104,460.
42 employees at Charles River Laboratories rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 132 ratings) while 42 employees at Charles River Laboratories rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Charles River Laboratories employees include job titles like PR Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Charles River Laboratories employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $288k | $288k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 100th Percentile |
$103,819*
Average Compensation
$104,460*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Charles River Laboratories Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Charles River Laboratories
Diverse employees at Charles River Laboratories score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Charles River Laboratories in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Charles River Laboratories across various culture dimensions.
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Charles River Laboratories Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Charles River Laboratories PTO
Charles River Laboratories PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Charles River Laboratories Careers
Charles River Laboratories Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Charles River Laboratories applied for 13 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Charles River Laboratories has a total of 16000 employees
13
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 92% Granted (12 out of 13)
- 0% Denied ( out of 13)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 13)
- 8% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 13)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Charles River Laboratories
What is Charles River Laboratories address?
Charles River Laboratories location is at 251 Ballardvale Street
Who is the CEO of Charles River Laboratories?
Charles River Laboratories CEO is James C. Foster, their score by employees is 61
What is Charles River Laboratories eNPS?
The eNPS for Charles River Laboratories is -13
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Charles River Laboratories?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the IT in Charles River Laboratories?
The average salaries for IT in Charles River Laboratories is 116k
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