This is your moment. Make it count.
When you’re focused on discovering, developing, and delivering life-changing therapeutics and life-saving cures, every moment matters. At Charles River Laboratories, each day is full of those moments when creativity is sparked, innovation is ignited, miracles are revealed, and the world is changed forever. Join us and experience your moment.
The percentage of FDA-approved drugs worked on by Charles River over the last five years
Employees contributing to our critical work
Countries we do business in
Realise 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.
Entry-Level
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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.
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Scientific and Technical
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Your specialised 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.
Scientific and Technical Careers
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Commercial and Corporate Functions
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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.
Commercial and Corporate Functions
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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.
Your specialised 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.
Your specialised 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.
Find true purpose in your work
Nothing is more rewarding than being able to alleviate suffering, enhance well-being, and save lives. At Charles River, that’s the kind of work we do every day. We’re involved in an incredible diversity of critical scientific discoveries. Over the past five years, we played a part in 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA. We invite you to experience unequaled fulfillment with us.
We have a place for you to make a difference
Charles River is committed to elevating human health on a global scale. This is reflected in our key locations around the world.
North America
Our strategically located facilities across North America enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Europe
Our strategically located facilities across Europe enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Asia
Our strategically located facilities across Asia enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Remote
Our strategically located facilities around the world enable us to tap into the region’s immense scientific talent and resources. Whether it’s conducting clinical trials, performing preclinical research, or providing regulatory support, our teams of experienced professionals are well-equipped to handle a wide range of projects. Our commitment goes beyond scientific excellence. We understand that successful research requires a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and the ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. With our local expertise and global reach, we ensure that our clients receive personalised service tailored to the unique requirements of each region.
Our exceptional people make this a great place to work.
We’re proud of our team of top performers. They’ve enabled us to receive many prestigious industry awards.
<i>Fortune:</i> The World’s most admired companies 2022
<i>The Boston Globe:</i> Top Places to Work 2022. Massachusetts
<i>Newsweek:</i> America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023. Newsweek Plant-A Insights Group
Great Place to Work. Certified Nov 22 – Nov 23. Ireland
Great Place to Work. Certified Nov 22 – Nov 23. France
2023 Adoption Advocate. Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace
Great Place to Work. Certified Nov 2022 – Nov 2023. DE
Great Place to Work. Certified Oct 2022 – Oct 2023. Belgium
Montreal’s Top Employers 2023