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Title says it all. I am working in a research lab and I keep making mistakes. For example, some reason the genotyping does not work on the mice, western blots take 5-10 attempts to work, RNA concentrations are low, and other things go wrong. Sometimes it is not my fault (bad reagents) and other times it is (I forget to add a primer). I am still friendly to everyone, and I try to help others out if I can.
I have been working in the lab for 1-1/2 years but I still mess up. I feel like when I ask for a letter my PI might mention my lack of success or disorganization/attention. I have been working fulltime (I already graduated). What do you guys think and what was your experience? I need this letter and I am leaving this job soon. He said she would write a good letter but I am not 100% sure. Why would he if she keeps mentioning my mistakes and room for improvement. How common are mistakes and issues in lab due to personal mistake?
I have been working in the lab for 1-1/2 years but I still mess up. I feel like when I ask for a letter my PI might mention my lack of success or disorganization/attention. I have been working fulltime (I already graduated). What do you guys think and what was your experience? I need this letter and I am leaving this job soon. He said she would write a good letter but I am not 100% sure. Why would he if she keeps mentioning my mistakes and room for improvement. How common are mistakes and issues in lab due to personal mistake?