For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job Summary
The Corporate Communications Intern will support the development and execution of internal and external communications that strengthen Charles River's brand, culture, and reputation. This role is ideal for an undergraduate student passionate about storytelling, communications strategy, and content creation. The intern will assist with writing, research, digital content, and a variety of communications projects across the Corporate Communications team, gaining hands on experience in a fast paced, global organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in drafting and editing a variety of internal and external communications, including articles, intranet posts, emails, newsletters, and social media content
Support research and content development for corporate storytelling, employee engagement initiatives, and brand-building campaigns
Collaborate with team members across Corporate Communications to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment
Help track engagement metrics and support reporting on communications performance
Provide general project support and administrative assistance to the Corporate Communications team
Job Qualifications
Education: Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and engaging content
Demonstrated interest in internal and external communications, corporate storytelling, or brand reputation
Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and support content development
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience writing for digital channels (social media posts, blog content, newsletters, or student publications)
Familiarity with AP Style or other editorial guidelines
Basic understanding of media relations, stakeholder communication, or corporate communications best practices
Experience with communication tools (e.g., SharePoint, intranet platforms, Canva)
Interest in the biopharma or life sciences sector
WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work remotely, with sufficient equipment and space to productively conduct work
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
About Corporate Functions
The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.
We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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