Our Philosophy
At Charles River we take a passionate approach to improving human and animal health. Our motivating force is the knowledge that our high quality of work provides people with the potential to live healthier and better lives. Scientific excellence and outstanding customer service are the hallmarks of Charles River.
As one of the world’s largest Contract Research Organizations and a market leader in the provision of product development services, Charles River is able to offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge and work with world-class experts. Each of our employees gives credibility and personality to Charles River, which helps differentiate our brand in the marketplace.
Our success is shaped by the following core values exemplified by our employees:
- Exceeding customer expectations
- Building a global culture of teamwork and collaboration
- Making a difference in biomedical research
- Focusing on scientific and medical leadership
- Exceeding industry standards for biosecurity and animal welfare
- Maintaining the safety and dignity of volunteers and participants for Phase I clinical trials
Testimonial
“I enjoyed many opportunities to work side by side with so many intelligent and resourceful people and I am indebted to each and every one of you for your help, encouragement, and support over the years and I will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to work for such a terrific company; a global company whose mission has always been linked to improving the quality of life; a company that has earned international respect from researchers, scientists, physicians, and educators by contributing to the search for better health and well being for both young and old all over the world.”
–Recently retired after 40 years of service