How specific research focus should be before starting biology PhD

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@DadTwoGirls

Apparently the research associate with a bachelor’s degree who is doing the lab work might also move to another project with ongoing funding, while her boss with a PhD gets laid off. My daughter already saw this happen in her first year on the job.

Yes. These are the ‘techs’ I was referring to. Maybe I’m showing my age - the researchers used to have titles like ‘Technician Level 1, 2, or 3’, etc. based on degrees and experience. Good luck to your daughter. It’s a tough decision.