Lab Information System (Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Boto3, React, Docker) overview

A laboratory information management system (LIMS) that tracks samples, experiments, instruments, and results through configurable laboratory workflows. FastAPI serves the REST API with role-based access control, audit logging, and instrument integration endpoints. PostgreSQL stores sample chains of custody, test results with measurement uncertainty, and regulatory submission records. Boto3 manages raw data file storage for chromatograms, spectra, and imaging data. React powers the lab technician interface with barcode scanning integration, sample tracking dashboards, and result approval workflows. Docker ensures consistent deployment across multiple laboratory sites. The tradeoff is integrating with diverse instrument vendor APIs and maintaining validation documentation for regulated environments.