John F. Zucker Animal Technician Award
The John F. Zucker Animal Technician Award is for technicians who are certified at the LAT level and hold animal care positions with minimal supervisory responsibility. The technician has made outstanding contributions to laboratory animal science and technology, which may include participation in NEBAALAS affairs, publications, work performance, technician training and other notable accomplishments in the field of laboratory animal science.
Nominee Qualifications & Criteria
To be eligible for nomination, the candidate:
- Must be a NEBAALAS member in good standing
- Must be nominated by a person from within the NEBAALAS branch
- Must be certified at the LAT level and hold animal care positions with minimal supervisory responsibility
- Must exhibit an interest in attaining additional education and training to become more proficient in their vocation
- Must show a dedication to furthering laboratory animal science through teaching and training junior technicians
- Must be respected by colleagues for dedication to common goals in laboratory animal science
- Must have shown an interest in participating in AALAS at local, regional, and/or national levels
Note:
Anyone receiving this award may not be nominated for the same award in future years.



