I think it’s great and I wish your daughter the best! Working for a year or more if necessary will definitely strengthen her application. Good luck!
Each program has approx a 10% acceptance rate but the overall acceptance rate to GC is closer to 30%. Just over half who get interviews will match, and the more interviews you have the greater your chances. Each program looks for something different.
I don’t want to go too far off topic, but I just wanted to say that the MBA is a nice back up just in case it takes more than one try. I recommend that she remain very connected to genetics during that time.
The skills that you mention (problem solving, team work, collaboration, analytical etc) are important and found in successful applicants who are invited to interview, as are other skills.