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Charles River Laboratories Continues Layoffs Amid Strategic Review

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 5, 2026

What we know

Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. has laid off approximately 200 employees as part of a strategic review aimed at improving operational efficiency. The layoffs occurred in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and are part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations. This decision reflects the company's response to current market conditions and aims to position it for future growth. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring initiative that the company has been implementing to enhance its competitiveness in the industry.

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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CREATED FEB 6, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026