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Charles River Laboratories Cuts 25% of Workforce in Cambridge

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 11, 2025

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. since September 2023, including 288 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.

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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.CRL
Health Care · 20,400 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
288
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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