Interns
Edgar Torres
Educational Major: MMI (Molecular Microbiology & Immunology).
What is your current role with Charles River?: I work in Lab Sciences as a Research Assistant I in Flow Cytometry.
Why did you choose Charles River for an internship placement?: I wanted the real-deal application of the biology that I’ve learned in school.
Share your advice to students looking to do an internship with Charles River: Have a defined goal for what they want to do with their degree. Be genuine!
Why do you like working at Charles River? It’s a very positive work environment. In my position, I make a difference in pushing sensitive data and see the impact in the drug development pipeline.
Kierstyn Hendriks
Educational Major: Biological Sciences for my Associates/Health Science for my Bachelors.
What is your current role with Charles River?: Molecular Technologist.
Why did you choose Charles River for an internship placement? I wanted to do an internship with Charles River's Newark site because I am interested in molecular biology and the microbial ID work they do here.
Share your advice to students looking to do an internship with Charles River: Contact the site you are interested in doing an internship with and see if they have any opportunities.
Why do you like working at Charles River? I enjoy working for Charles River because they have allowed me to grow. Charles River has been supportive of me, as well as others, to continue my education by being flexible.
Sophia Wilson
Educational Major: Animal Science with a specialization in beef science.
What is your current role with Charles River?: I am a Research Technician II.
Why did you choose Charles River for an internship placement? When I was attending college, I debated a lot of careers after school and my grandmother was diagnosed with ALS. After that I decided to pursue a career in animal research!
Share your advice to students looking to do an internship with Charles River: I would mainly say to do your research! We have a lot of people come through the door and say this job isn’t what they expected, but for those of us that knew what to expect, love our jobs and love continuing the mission to save lives!
Why do you like working at Charles River? They have a robust and generous compensation and total rewards program.
Brennen Nalley
Educational Major: B.S. Computer Science with minors on Mathematics, Information Systems.
What is your current role with Charles River?: IT Technician (Site Services Level 1).
Why did you choose Charles River for an internship placement?: I wanted to learn how computers are utilized within a real-world setting and I also like science and appreciate the work being done here.
Share your advice to students looking to do an internship with Charles River: Willingness to learn and appreciation of soft skills such as interpersonal communication.
Why do you like working at Charles River?: Good co-workers, each day is never the same. Lots of different projects to expand my knowledge to different areas.
Olivia Turske
What is your current role with Charles River?: Histology Lab Assistant.
Why did you choose Charles River for an internship placement? My previous teachers had both worked here and had told me it is a great place to work and getting the internship at the age I was seemed like an amazing opportunity. I also love science so it just fueled my desire to work here.
Share your advice to students looking to do an internship with Charles River: Don’t give up, make good connections and impressions.
Why do you like working at Charles River? Charles River is an amazing place to work and to intern, it teaches you amazing skills that you can take with you throughout other careers.
Emily Thurmon
Educational Major: Molecular Microbiology and Immunology.
What is your current role with Charles River?: Research Assistant in Formulations.
Why did you choose Charles River for an internship placement? I had heard great things about the facility and the opportunity to get experience. I thought this internship could give me some perspective of what I wanted.
Share your advice to students looking to do an internship with Charles River: Just go for it, be confident in yourself, and what you have learned in your college courses.
Why do you like working at Charles River? The biggest reward for working here is knowing that we could be potentially testing the next new drug treatment that could directly impact people’s lives.
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Summer Student, General maintenance assistant
Montreal (Senneville), Quebec, CA, H9X 3R3
Jun 2, 2025
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Senior Business Development Manager, Cell Therapy CDMO
Wilmington, MA, US, 01887
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May 31, 2025
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Business Development Director - Cell Therapy Manufacturing (CDMO-East Coast)
Wilmington, MA, US, 01887
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May 31, 2025
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Senior Financial Analyst, Biologics Testing (Hybrid-Wayne, PA)
Wayne, PA, US, 19087
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May 31, 2025
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