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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Engineering Manager, Shanti Pi, on Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Helping Patients at HemoCue
If Shanti Pi’s colleagues at Danaher’s India Development Center (IDC) hadn’t encouraged her, she might never have applied for her role at HemoCue. More than two years later, she’s leading…
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Riding on a Rocket Ship: Shwanna Tauriac on Teamwork and Leadership through Cepheid’s Growth
Why does Senior Sales Director Shwanna Tauriac compare Cepheid to a rocket ship? Because the company’s rapid growth has brought exciting changes—just the sort of challenge Shwanna was looking for…
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How Cytiva’s Fast Trak Team is Making a Difference
In an industry driven by scientific breakthroughs and new drug discoveries, Anne-Cécile Potmans and her Fast Trak team are helping Cytiva customers who manufacture life-saving drugs make their processes better…
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Meaningful, Incremental Change in a Growing Market
When Dong Li, the Director of Clinical Affairs (CA) for Beckman Coulter China, left the United States and moved to Shanghai with his family, he was on a mission to…
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Raising Her Hand: Carla McDowell-Buchanan on Growing with Cepheid
From manufacturing oligonucleotides to keeping new product introduction teams aligned, to validating new facilities, to leading blue-sky innovations, Carla McDowell-Buchanan has worn an exceptional number of hats during her 14…
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Lifelong Learning: The Path from Lab Tech to Award-Winning Salesperson
Donald Mofokeng, Regional Sales Manager in South Africa, came to the HemoCue Sales team with a background in lab science and a drive to help people. He loves the daily challenges of…
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Where Science Meets Access: How Daniela Rodriguez Helps Mammotome Provide Life-Saving Technology
After childhood dreams of being a doctor, Supplier Management Engineer Daniela Rodriguez found a career path that blends her skills in math and her passion for problem-solving by helping others…
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Cepheid Regulatory Affairs Specialist Anisha Panth on Constant Growth—and Paying it Forward
After joining Cepheid as the International Regulatory Affairs team’s first intern, Anisha Panth quickly found herself in a full-time role—and she hasn’t stopped learning since. Below, she shares the challenges…