Associate Stories
At Danaher, our people are the driving force behind every breakthrough, every innovation, and every meaningful impact we make in the world.
Our associate stories spotlight the unique journeys and contributions of the individuals who power our global teams. From early career professionals to seasoned leaders, these stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to grow, thrive and make a difference at Danaher.
Featured stories
How Curiosity Shaped Rukshala Illukkumbura’s Journey to Product Sales Specialist at Leica Microsystems
For Rukshala Illukkumbura, curiosity has been the driving force behind every step of her career—from early fascination with biology in Sri Lanka, to advanced research across Germany, the US and the UK. That same spirit of exploration led her to Leica Microsystems, where she now works as a Product Sales Specialist, helping researchers harness the…
Strong Career, Strong Family: Helen Harrington Shares Her Non-Negotiables for Work-Life Balance
At Danaher, nothing is stopping you from growing a successful career and a family at the same time. Just ask Helen Harrington, PhD, Product Management Director, who discovered that well-being and work-life balance are both part of Danaher’s winning culture. It’s one of the many reasons she has chosen to stay with Phenomenex (a Danaher…
Finding motivation in Abcam’s purpose
An organization’s purpose and vision are crucial in helping its people feel valued, motivated, and committed to their roles. We were excited to speak with Caroline Wickramasinghe from our product team to learn about what Abcam’s purpose means to her and how it impacts the culture around her. Caroline is our Senior Product Manager based…
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How Curiosity Shaped Rukshala Illukkumbura’s Journey to Product Sales Specialist at Leica Microsystems
For Rukshala Illukkumbura, curiosity has been the driving force behind every step of her career—from early fascination with biology in Sri Lanka, to advanced research across Germany, the US and…
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Strong Career, Strong Family: Helen Harrington Shares Her Non-Negotiables for Work-Life Balance
At Danaher, nothing is stopping you from growing a successful career and a family at the same time. Just ask Helen Harrington, PhD, Product Management Director, who discovered that well-being…
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Finding motivation in Abcam’s purpose
An organization’s purpose and vision are crucial in helping its people feel valued, motivated, and committed to their roles. We were excited to speak with Caroline Wickramasinghe from our product…
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Seizing opportunities at Abcam
Working at Abcam opens doors; opportunities for growth and development are available for anyone willing to take them. Simon Pascoe, Finance Business Partner, is a shining example of this. We asked…
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DBS, yes! Igor Zeltzer shares his passion for Danaher’s continuous improvement culture
The Danaher Business System (DBS) not only makes Danaher unique, but it also gives associates the ability to quickly adapt and tackle tough problems, no matter what role they are…
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Driving Revenue with Authenticity: Princess Todd on Leadership, Inclusion and Life at Leica Microsystems
How long have you been part of Leica Microsystems and what is your role in the company? I joined Leica Microsystems about five and a half years ago, and my…
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Meet Fernando Polanco, R&D Scientist for Sustainability at Cytiva
Hear from Fernando on how he is working to make a more sustainable future as an R&D scientist, without compromising the quality and performance of Cytiva’s life-changing products.
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Powering the Production of Biopharmaceuticals: Meet Scientist Noah Weyrick
The global pandemic was a challenging time for everyone, but for Noah Weyrick, one positive outcome was a fantastic job opportunity at Cytiva (a Danaher business). Today, as a scientist…