Author: Yankai Cao

TITLE: PROCESS SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Employment Type: Full-time employee

Location: USA

Work Site: Hybrid

About BioCurie

BioCurie is a deep-tech software startup pioneering mechanistic AI to revolutionize cell, gene, and nucleic acid therapy (CGT) development and manufacturing. These advanced therapies are challenging and costly to manufacture, creating industry-wide barriers. Our patent-pending AI-driven decision-making platform empowers biopharma companies and contract manufacturers to predict, optimize, and scale CGT production—drastically improving time, quality, and cost. Led by industry veterans with deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and process control for biomanufacturing, BioCurie is a winner of the Cure Xchange Challenge: Health AI for Good Award and is supported by top-tier advisors.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of commercial software solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry. This role is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial team where new ideas are valued, and career growth is encouraged.

You will get to …

·   Make an impact – Work on cutting-edge AI-driven software that will transform the manufacturing and expand patient access to lifesaving therapies. 

·   Launch new technology – Help bring next-generation software solutions to a rapidly growing biopharma market.

·   Define your career path – Join an environment that values innovation, professional development, and leadership opportunities.

·   Thrive in a dynamic, supportive culture – Work alongside industry experts in a friendly and flexible environment that fosters growth and creativity. 

Key Responsibilities

·   Develop and optimize software implementations for numerical algorithms.

·   Translate complex process engineering challenges into scalable software solutions.

·   Collaborate closely with systems engineering and software development teams.

·   Establish and promote best practices in software design and implementation.

·   Present and defend designs and key milestone deliverables to stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

·   PhD in chemical engineering, process systems engineering, or a related field (or near completion).

·   Experience in dynamic optimization and process modeling.

·   Strong programming skills in Python.

·   Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

·   Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

·   Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

·   Experience with C/C++, JavaScript, GitLab/GitHub, and data visualization tools.

·   Familiarity with mechanistic modeling, AI/ML applications, and software debugging.

·   Background in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or process control is a plus.

Applying

To apply, please send:·   

Resume·   

Cover Letter·   

Examples of relevant work (if applicable)

It is the policy of BioCurie to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact us at:

contact@biocurie.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Hi all,
As you might be aware, the deadline to submit your abstract(s) to the CSChE 2025 Conference has been extended to March 25 11:59 ET.  
So far, we have a decent number of contributions to the Systems and Control Symposium — but we still have some room for more contributions.
Let me know if you have questions,
-nh

Dear all,

As tomorrow’s deadline to submit abstracts to the CSChE Conference in Montreal is fast approaching, submission numbers (overall and to the Systems and Control symposium) are relatively low.

The organizers hinted as a possible deadline extension, but please consider submitting your contributions before tomorrow’s deadline at https://SystemsControlCanada.hosted.phplist.com/lists/lt.php?tid=OFd2Jz27ZK6sqXP8drYcqK0VyAqt1kOHgrLhCWSqdDzC3A22wd37o4GjwP4QRuOH

-nh

Hi all,

Quick reminder: The deadline to submit your abstract to CSChE 2025 is *March 18th, 2025*.

https://SystemsControlCanada.hosted.phplist.com/lists/lt.php?tid=OFd2Jz275K6sqXP8drYcqLDkOzPqhdohoF5xL8HiwCzC3A22wd17o4GjwP4QRuOH

For the “Topic Area”, please pick “Systems and Control (SC)” directly (and then the “Systems and Control” subtopic).

If you have any question or issue, do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.

See you in Montreal in October,

-nh

Dear Systems and Control community, 

The Process and Power group in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has announced two new faculty openings in the areas of integrated energy systems, considering candidates interested in all professor ranks. The two positions are: 

• Professor / Associate Professor in Integrated Renewable Energy Systems
• Professor / Associate Professor in Integrated Dynamic Thermal Cycles

 In the Norwegian system, the Associate Professor rank overlaps with both Assistant Professor and Associate Professor ranks used in most North American universities. 

The Integrated Renewable Energy Systems position has a research focus that includes “how to better integrate renewable power generation systems such as hydropower, wind, and low-carbon thermal power plants with the rest of the grid. We are particularly interested in including new methods for energy storage; surveillance, maintenance and specification of rotating machinery; operational optimization; and coordinated operation between various renewable energy technologies. The incorporation of digitalization technologies and methods into research, such as AI, is also desired.” 

The Integrated Dynamic Thermal Cycles position has a research focus on “the energy transition through development of efficient integrated dynamic thermal energy cycles and systems. We are especially interested in research in thermal energy cycles ranging from ultra-low temperatures (e.g. cryogenics and refrigeration) to the edge of high temperature heat pumps. The research can also include the integration of these systems with other technologies in dynamic contexts, such as waste heat recovery, energy storage, and operations. In addition to R&D needs, the candidate is expected to help satisfy the national need to develop high quality engineers with a solid education in process engineering over the coming decades.” 

We strongly encourage all interested candidates to apply, and for you to spread this position to your colleagues. 

For more information, you can email me at thomas.a.adams@ntnu.no .  

Thanks,

Tom Adams

NTNU

Hi all,

Quick reminder that the Systems and Control Symposium Sessions will be held next Monday and Tuesday in the Queens Quay 1 room.

The program can be found here: https://SystemsControlCanada.hosted.phplist.com/lists/lt.php?tid=sqsfS+vz7l2zPeFxw80SMct1hlOekuOJndFi9RuwfDrC3A22wd07o4GjwP4QRuOH

Some highlights:

 The D.G. Fisher award lecture, presented by Prof Luis A. Ricardez-Sandoval (Waterloo), will be on Monday at 10AM. (Congrats again, Luis!)

 The Best Graduate Student Paper Award, presented by Bernard Twum Agyeman (UofA), is part of our symposium this year, and will be on Monday at
1:30PM. (Congrats Bernard!)

 The Symposium Keynote Lecture, presented by Prof Mireille Broucke (EE, UofT), will be on Tuesday at 10AM.

 Finally, the Division Annual General Meeting will be on Tuesday at 12:45.

See attached Agenda.

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Looking forward to seeing you all next week,

-nh

Dear CIC Systems and Control Division members,

Please find attached the agenda for the 2024 Systems and Control Division AGM to take place during CSChE in Toronto on Tuesday October 8th at 12:45PM in Room Queens Quay 1.

Looking forward to seeing you Toronto,

Nicolas Hudon, Systems and Control Division Chair.

Hi,

The Systems and Control Division AGM will take place during CSChE on Tuesday, October 8th, at 12:45 in the Queens Quay 1 room. The agenda will be distributed next week, in the meantime, please let me know if you have any item to be added to the agenda.

Also, please note that we received an email from CIC stating that abstracts from speakers who are unregistered by September 4th will be withdrawn from
the program. So, if you received an email from CIC urging you to register, please do by September 4th.

https://SystemsControlCanada.hosted.phplist.com/lists/lt.php?tid=6ZKnwrWcYuqBJNUi8rQ1E//JtNTP1aHhjTZZeIJVkofC3A22wd0Lo4GjwP4QRuOH

Let me know if you have any issues.

-nh

Hi all,

Just a quick reminder that the Early Registration for CSChE is today. See the link:

https://SystemsControlCanada.hosted.phplist.com/lists/lt.php?tid=6ZKnwrWcguqBJNUi8rQ1E+VT4P66dhi1r9slXPfL+NrC3A22wd1bo4GjwP4QRuOH

If you are renewing your membership, please be sure to check “Systems and Cotrol Division” as your favorite division…

-nh

Dear members of the Canadian Systems and Control Community,

This is a quick reminder that the early registration for CSChE 2024 date is July 19th. Please use the link on the webpage:

https://SystemsControlCanada.hosted.phplist.com/lists/lt.php?tid=r3A3F0RbNXKbz+rxnjmQqUqnSuX1d3qTuD0BQVaaY+/C3A22wd17o4GjwP4QRuOH

The technical program will be announced soon. Please note the key features of the Systems and Control Division Program:

The D. G. Fisher Award lecture by Dr Luis Ricardez- Sandoval (UWaterloo) will be on Monday October 7th at 10AM. The title of the talk is: /Towards
the Development of Effective Computational Tools and Algorithms for Optimal Process Integration in Chemical and Manufacturing System/

The invited lecture by Dr Mireille Broucke (EE, UofT) will be on Tuesday October 8th at 10 AM. The title of the talk is: /Problems of Systems
Neuroscience and Control Theory/

The Best Graduate Student Paper Award lecture, which I am happy to report is from our community this year, by Bernard Twum Agyeman (UofA) will be on
Monday October 7th at 1:30PM. The title of the talk is: /Learning-based Mixed-integer Optimal Control for Irrigation Scheduling /(*Congratulations
Bernard!*)

The Systems and Control Division AGM will be held on Tuesday at lunch. Official date and time, as well as the agenda, will be circulated shortly.

Finally, please note from the program that the Systems and Control Division sessions will be on Monday and Tuesday only — We had less allotted presentation slots than usual this year. As a result, some very good contributions had to be moved to the poster category. At the end, I believe that our program reflects the diversity of our community.

See you in Toronto in October,

-nh