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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Making a Difference Every Day: Eduardo Marin’s Journey at Radiometer
At Radiometer, leadership is about more than just managing teams—it’s about making a meaningful impact on our associates and the customers we serve. Eduardo Marin, Regional Director of Human Resources…
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Know You Belong: Ashalatha Chalithadka’s Journey at Radiometer
At Radiometer, fostering a sense of belonging and driving continuous improvement are at the core of our mission. Ashalatha Chalithadka, Senior Software & IT Engineering Manager in our Carlsbad, CA…
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Getting Acquired and Growing with the Danaher Business System
When Angelica Meyer joined Aldevron in 2016 as a biomanufacturing operator, she didn’t know what the future had in store—for her career or for the company. Five years later, Aldevron…
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Innovation Beyond the Lab: Maria’s Unconventional Path from Chemistry Scientist to Marketer
My name is Maria Sanz Rodriquez and I am a Marketing Manager at Radiometer. My career path is not the traditional one you would imagine. I started my career as…
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From Intern to Impact: An Electrical Engineer’s Journey at Radiometer
My name is Zana Dauti and I have worked at Radiometer for over seven years. I started as an intern and was only supposed to stay for six months but…
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Kajal’s Journey: Switching Industries Brings a Refreshing Change and Opportunities for Growth
After three and a half years in the pharma industry, Kajal Pradhan took a leap into diagnostics and has found the change fits well with her personal and professional goals.…
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How Structure and Transparency Help Johan Gärdsmark Lead HemoCue´s Firmware Team
Johan Gärdsmark, Manager of Firmware and Project Manager at HemoCue, strives for open communication when his team members face new challenges and steep learning curves. As they build new software…
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The Welcome Rewards of the Long Haul
Helen Kuroczycki never assumed she’d be working at IDBS for as long as she has, but she’s also never found a reason to leave. Her long and varied tenure reflects…