Charles River Laboratories

Charles River Laboratories International, Incorporated is an American life sciences company and contract research organisation (CRO) headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1947, the company provides goods and services that support the development of drugs, vaccines, and other therapeutics. Its operations span at least 20 countries, offering research models, drug discovery and safety assessment, and manufacturing and testing services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, and other clients.