Skip to main content

Charles River Laboratories expands Charleston County operations

August 20, 2025
By: Charleston
Life SciencesLocation Announcement
Charles River Laboratories expands Charleston County operations

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (Charles River), a leading global drug discovery, development, testing and manufacturing solutions provider, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company is investing $13 million in its microbial solutions facility.

Founded in 1947, Charles River provides products and services to help expedite the discovery, early-stage development and manufacture of drugs and therapeutics. The company’s Charleston County site was established more than 30 years ago and offers a portfolio of quality control testing solutions.

Read the full article here.

Regional News & Insights

More News & Media
Project announcement graphic for Red Metals. The design features a close-up background image of copper rods with a dark blue overlay. Large text reads “Red Metals,” with supporting information highlighting a $70 million investment, 45 new jobs, and a location in Charleston County. Icons representing investment, jobs, and location accompany the statistics.

Red Metals establishes first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County

Red Metals, a next-generation copper manufacturer, today announced it is establishing its first copper manufacturing operation in Charleston County. The company’s $70 million investment is expected to create at least 45 new jobs.
Image of the Investors from the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund
Workforce Housing

Charleston Workforce Housing Fund Launches $50 Million Initiative to Create Affordable Housing for Working Families Across Tri-County Region

In a bold move to address the region’s growing housing affordability crisis, the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund has launched with broad community support. The Fund was created by a coalition of private and public entities – it was catalyzed by the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) and is being managed by Ascent Housing. Modeled on […]
Aerial view of Charleston's waterfront featuring residential neighborhoods, marshlands, the Wando River, cargo ships at the Port of Charleston, and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in the distance.
Workforce
Report

2025 Compensation & Benefits Practices Report

How are employers across the Charleston region approaching pay, benefits and talent retention? The 2025 Charleston Metro Area Compensation & Benefits Practices Report breaks down the data. Developed by the Charleston Metro Chamber and Charleston Regional Development Alliance, in partnership with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, the report […]