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.
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Connecting people to purpose: Matt Hicks is building teams that drive innovation
At the intersection of purpose, process and people, Matt Hicks is helping shape the future of Danaher—one hire at a time. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Matt brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial grit, corporate strategy and Lean discipline to his role as Director of Talent Acquisition. His story is one of transformation,…
Meet Shelley Sullivan: Turning insight into impact
Shelley Sullivan’s marketing career spans decades, beginning “back when we were doing direct mail and licking stamps,” she fondly recalls. Her journey started with cause-driven messaging—promoting a breathalyzer device that keeps drunk drivers off the road—and that early mission set the tone for everything that followed. “Knowing that what I was doing was having a…
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…
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4 Things I’ve Learned on My Journey to CIO – Bryan Smith Shares Some Perks of the Danaher Culture
Some people know their career inclinations early on. Not Bryan Smith. When he joined Pall (a Danaher business) in 1996, he admits he was still figuring out what he wanted…
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A Front Row Seat for the mRNA Explosion – Aldevron’s Nate Russart Shares
The idea of mRNA therapy was conceived decades before it became a reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, mRNA vaccines have emerged as a powerful tool against new viral infections,…
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Associates Making a Difference: Supporting the Greater Chicago Food Depository
At Danaher, we believe in improving lives and our planet. This includes not just innovating products, but giving back to the communities where we live, work, and visit. This commitment to…
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Succeeding in a STEM Career: Logan Haller Shares Her Journey and Advice
Long before Logan Haller joined Danaher, she was simply a high school student who loved science. Her passion grew with every science fair, student competition and research class—ultimately solidifying her…
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From Academia to Industry: How Adam Chernick, PhD/MBA, Pivoted Roles to Enable Scientific Breakthroughs
Sometimes, career moves happen purely by chance. Just ask Adam Chernick, PhD/MBA, an associate at IDT (a Danaher business), who was in the right place at the right time for…
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Innovation at Danaher Diagnostics
Hear from some of our top associates on why they love working at Danaher’s diagnostics companies and about the impact of their work on patient outcomes around the world.
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Empowering Scientists to Rewrite the Code of Life: Meet Bahri Karacay, PhD
Over the past decade, CRISPR has taken life sciences and the biomedical world by storm for its ability to easily and precisely edit DNA. Today at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)…
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Four Companies in 10 Years: Marcy Engelstein’s Dynamic Career Journey with Danaher
The secret to a thriving career is having access to the right opportunities. At any one time, Danaher has more than 1,400 open roles across multiple high-impact industries, with more…