# Laboratory Science Quality Management System

This repository contains template documents for implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) specifically designed for **Basic Science and Research Laboratories**.

## 🔬 Designed For

- Academic Research Laboratories
- University Core Facilities
- Biomedical Research Labs
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Labs
- Molecular Biology Labs
- Cell Culture Facilities
- Microscopy & Imaging Centers
- Proteomics/Genomics Core Labs

## Repository Structure

```
laboratory-science-template/
├── Policies/                  # Lab policies and safety commitment
├── SOPs/                      # Standard Operating Procedures
│   ├── Equipment/             # Instrument operation & maintenance
│   ├── Sample-Handling/       # Sample receipt, storage, processing
│   ├── Safety/                # Chemical, biological, radiation safety
│   ├── Data-Management/       # Lab notebooks, data backup, FAIR principles
│   └── General/               # General lab operations
├── Work Instructions/         # Detailed protocols
├── Forms/                     # Record forms and templates
│   ├── Equipment-Logs/        # Maintenance & calibration logs
│   ├── Training/              # Training records
│   └── Inventory/             # Reagent & supply tracking
└── Templates/                 # Document templates
```

## Document Numbering Convention

- **POL-XXX**: Policies
- **SOP-EQ-XXX**: Equipment SOPs
- **SOP-SH-XXX**: Sample Handling SOPs
- **SOP-SAF-XXX**: Safety SOPs
- **SOP-DM-XXX**: Data Management SOPs
- **SOP-GEN-XXX**: General SOPs
- **WI-XXX**: Work Instructions / Protocols
- **FRM-XXX**: Forms and Records
- **LOG-XXX**: Equipment & Maintenance Logs

## 🤖 AI-Powered Document Creation

This template includes **AtomicAI** integration. Create an issue and mention `@atomicai` to:
- Generate new SOPs for equipment or procedures
- Create safety protocols (chemical, biological, radiation)
- Draft training documentation
- Develop data management plans
- Create equipment maintenance schedules

## Getting Started

1. Create a new repository using this template
2. Customize documents with your lab's information
3. Create issues with `@atomicai` to generate new documents
4. Review and approve AI-generated content via Pull Requests

## Compliance & Best Practices

These templates support compliance with:
- **Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)** principles
- **OSHA** Laboratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450)
- **NIH Guidelines** for Research
- **Institutional Biosafety** (IBC) requirements
- **IACUC** protocols (animal research)
- **FAIR Data Principles** (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
- **Research Data Management** best practices

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