Eija Loponen

Eija Loponen is an experienced professional in the medical laboratory field, currently serving as Production Manager at SYNLAB Suomi since April 2021, focusing on POCT services and POC Data Management Systems. Prior to this role, Eija worked as a Service Supervisor at SYNLAB Suomi/Yhtyneet Medix laboratoriot from November 2016 to March 2021, and held the position of Team Supervisor at Yhtyneet Medix Laboratoriot Oy from January 2010 to October 2016, overseeing POCT operations. Eija’s career began with roles as a Team Supervisor and Medical Laboratory Technologist at various laboratories, cultivating extensive expertise in chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. Educational qualifications include a JYET degree in management from Rastor-instituutti, a Medical Laboratory Scientist degree from Helsingin IV Terveydenhuolto-oppilaitos, and a diploma from Mikkelin Lyseon lukio.