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Charles River Laboratories Lays Off 150 Employees in Cambridge

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.7%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
150 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has laid off 150 employees at its Cambridge facility as part of a winding down process. This decision reflects the company's strategic adjustments and operational changes in response to market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader trend affecting the biotech industry, but specific reasons for this reduction were not detailed. The company continues to assess its workforce needs as it navigates through these challenging times.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. cut 150 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.7% 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 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 26, 2025