Raritan, NJ – A major workforce reduction is set to impact dozens of employees in Somerset County as Labcorp prepares to eliminate jobs at its Raritan facility later this summer.
According to a WARN notice filed in New Jersey, Labcorp plans to lay off 83 employees at its location at 69 First Ave. The separations are scheduled to take effect Friday, July 17, 2026. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant layoffs or closures, offering workers time to prepare for employment transitions.
The Raritan site has long served as part of Labcorp’s diagnostic and laboratory operations, though details about which roles will be affected or whether the layoffs are tied to restructuring or operational shifts have not been publicly disclosed. Company officials have not yet issued a detailed statement regarding the decision.
Layoffs of this scale can have a ripple effect across local communities, particularly in areas where large employers play a central economic role. Somerset County officials and workforce development agencies often coordinate support services, including job placement assistance and retraining programs, when WARN notices are filed.
Labcorp, a Burlington, North Carolina-based life sciences company, operates numerous facilities nationwide and provides diagnostic testing, drug development, and clinical laboratory services. Workforce adjustments in the healthcare and diagnostics sector have become more common in recent years as companies adapt to changing demand and technological advancements.
Employees affected by the upcoming layoffs may be eligible for state assistance programs designed to ease the transition, including unemployment benefits and job search resources.
Further updates are expected as the July separation date approaches and additional details become available.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Threads for more relevant new stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
