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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. Announces 170 Layoffs in Littleton and Tewksbury

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
170
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.8%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
170 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Littleton and Tewksbury, MA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has announced a total of 170 layoffs affecting its operations in Littleton and Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The company has not specified the exact departments impacted by these layoffs. This decision reflects ongoing challenges within the industry and the need for companies to adapt to changing market conditions. The layoffs are effective immediately as part of the company's efforts to realign its workforce with current business needs.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. cut 170 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.8% 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 MAY 15, 2026LAST UPDATED MAY 15, 2026