diff --git a/backend/docker/lambda.Dockerfile b/backend/docker/lambda.Dockerfile
index a2a1de99..1fd98a64 100644
--- a/backend/docker/lambda.Dockerfile
+++ b/backend/docker/lambda.Dockerfile
@@ -30,5 +30,13 @@ COPY ./model_data/epc_attributes/ ./model_data/epc_attributes/
 COPY ./datatypes/ ./datatypes/
 COPY ./utils/ ./utils/
 
+# Since we are not using a base AWS image, there is some additional setup required. We need to set up the runtime
+# interface client
+# https://docs.aws.amazon.com/lambda/latest/dg/python-image.html#python-image-clients
+# Additionally install the AWS Lambda RIC
+RUN pip install awslambdaric
+
+# Set the ENTRYPOINT to the AWS Lambda RIC and CMD to your function handler
+ENTRYPOINT [ "/usr/local/bin/python", "-m", "awslambdaric" ]
 # Define the handler location
 CMD ["backend.app.main.handler"]