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Charles River Laboratories Cuts 25% of Workforce in Cambridge

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
250
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
250 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 25% of its employees in Cambridge, which translates to approximately 250 layoffs. This decision comes as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The company has indicated that these layoffs are necessary to adapt to changing market conditions and to focus on its core business areas. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the organization, although specific departments affected have not been detailed. This move reflects ongoing challenges in the biotech sector, where many companies are reevaluating their workforce in response to economic pressures.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. cut 250 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.2% of the 20,400 people Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 12 layoff events at Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. since October 2023, affecting a combined 1,296 employees.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.CRL
Healthcare · 20,400 employees
12
EVENTS TRACKED
1,363
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 30, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 30, 2025