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Discover what’s possible

At Charles River, it takes a diverse team of passionate, skilled professionals to make our important achievements a reality. We invite you to learn more about the many opportunities we have available for you to make a significant contribution to our vital work, then apply to join us.

Realize your potential

Whatever your background, wherever you are in your career journey, we have a place for you to make a significant contribution to our exciting work.

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Whether you’re a new graduate or you’re still in school, you’re committed to turning your education into a career of significance. Charles River gives you a wealth of options to do just that. With exciting internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships, you’ll be able to build the skills and gain the confidence needed to take your career in a meaningful new direction.

Resources for Students and Graduates

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Your specialized education and expertise provide the critical edge that drives our life-saving work forward. Join us and collaborate with other world-class scientific and technical leaders in our state-of-the-art environment.

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From sales and marketing to human resources, IT, Finance, Legal, and Quality, you can play a key role in enabling our ongoing success and making our important advancements possible.

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We have a wide range of opportunities for you to hit the ground running right out of school. But this is just the beginning. These roles provide you with the knowledge and experience to move into increasingly responsible positions with us. Try our Job Matcher to find the right job for you. Answer seven simple questions to match with jobs based on your interests.

Find your fit

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Important things are happening every moment at Charles River. This means exciting new career opportunities for you to explore. Take a look and apply today!

Darion C. – Process Engineer I

“I chose CRL because of the unwavering dedication to elevating the quality of life for people worldwide. The CRL DNA has been instrumental in my professional growth and contributed greatly to my overall contentment.”

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A female laboratory professional working in a state-of-the-art Charles River laboratory.

Contingent and Independent Contract Opportunities

The critical nature of our life-saving work demands that we operate our business with a high level of flexibility and agility. That’s why we’re able to offer many exciting and rewarding contingent and independent contractor roles that provide you with tremendous variety and the flexibility to meet your individual needs.

In the United States, we’ve partnered with KellyOCG to find your next assignment with us. KellyOCG will support you in reducing your application effort and keeping you informed of upcoming Charles River temporary job assignments. Your dedicated KellyOCG Engagement Specialist will guide you through your journey of finding your next assignment with us. By applying to an open role, you are applying to be employed by KellyOCG on a temporary assignment at Charles River

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