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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Feb 4, 2026

Charles River Laboratories to Lay Off 20 Employees Amid Facility Closure

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
20
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 5, 2026
20 OF 20,400 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Maryland, USA.

Department affected: CDMO.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has announced the closure of a 20,000-square-foot facility, resulting in the layoff of 20 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business areas. Specific details regarding the location of the facility or the departments affected were not disclosed in the article.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. cut 20 jobs affecting its CDMO team as of February 5, 2026.

That is roughly 0.1% 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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