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We’re excited to welcome you to Charles River Laboratories and kick off an amazing summer!
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We’re excited to welcome you to Charles River Laboratories and kick off an amazing summer! This newsletter includes key dates, important reminders, and a preview of what you can expect during the 2026 Summer Internship Program. We can’t wait to get started together.
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Key dates & Important Reminders
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2026 Sumer Intern Flipbook
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We’d love to feature you in our 2026 Summer Intern Flipbook! Please submit your flipbook information by April 15th using the form linked here:
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Preboarding & New Hire Activities
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Your preboarding and new hir activities will be available soon. Once your background check is initiated, please note that you will have 48 hours to complete your drug screen.
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Program Start Date
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Your internship program begins May 18, 2026, unless otherwise noted in your offer letter. We can’t wait to get started!
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LinkedIn Announcement
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We’ve attached an official Charles River Laboratories graphic that you may share on your personal LinkedIn profile to announce your internship.
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A Sneak Peek at What’s in Store
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Here a preview of some of the exciting experiences planned for this summer:
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Learn about our core values: Care, Lead, and Collaborate directly from executive leaders during our Executive Speaker Sessions.
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Hear from former interns who turned their Charles River internship into long-term careers during a special panel discussion. This session will feature employees who began as interns and now span a range of roles and career stages, with tenures from 3 to 14 years across the organization.
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Take a break by playing Intern BINGO with peers across the U.S., with opportunities to win gift cards and a $25 donation to a charity of your choice*.
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Give back through a virtual volunteer event where you’ll create emotional coping cue cards for children with developmental disabilities.
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*Approved charity restriction may apply
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Meet the University Relations Team
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You’ll be supported throughout the summer by our University Relations team:
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Olivia Zidow
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Global Director of University Relations, Early Career, and Onboarding Programs
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Based outside of Chicago, Olivia has been with CRL since 2023. She enjoys spending time with her large extended family, cheering on her two boys as a sports mom, singing, traveling, and trying new foods.
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Molly Field
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Early Career Program Manager
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Based in Searcy, AR, Molly has been with CRL since 2018. She enjoys camping, kayaking, gardening, and living on a small farm with her family of four.
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Ashley Miller
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Senior Human
Resource Coordinator
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Based in Memphis, TN, Ashley has been with CRL for 8 years. She loves spending time with her family, dinosaurs, and the color green.
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Nicolle DiGiusto
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Candidate Experience Associate
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Originally from New England and now based in Kansas, Nicolle has been with CRL since 2021. She enjoys lake time with her family, fishing, and playing video games.
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Mitch Porta
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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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Based in Columbus, OH, Mitch has been with CRL since 2021. He enjoys watching and playing sports, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
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We’re thrilled to have you joining us this summer and can’t wait to see all you’ll learn, contribute, and experience at Charles River Laboratories. More details will be shared as we get closer to the start of the program, so keep an eye on your inbox.
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If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to support you every step of the way. Welcome to the CRL team!
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The University Relations Team
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