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OverviewTract Bio, located in The Pearl Innovation District in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatics Scientist to join our growing team. Tract Bio Therapeutics is a fast- growing startup developing novel small-molecule therapeutics. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects with direct translational impact.Key Responsibilities&middot; Integrate genomics, proteomics, and epigenomics data to identify and validate novel therapeutic targets for small-molecule intervention.&middot; Lead the analysis of large-scale datasets, specifically focusing on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS), GWAS, ChIP-seq, and ATAC-seq to uncover regulatory mechanisms.&middot; Develop and maintain reproducible pipelines tailored for execution on standalone Linux servers.&middot; Administer the company&rsquo;s on-premise multi-server Ubuntu environment, ensuring high availability and security for the R&amp;D team.&middot; Partner with chemists and biologists to interpret biological data, guide mechanism-of- action studies, and support decision-making.Required Qualifications&middot; Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field; OR M.S. with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.&middot; Demonstrated experience with WGS, GWAS, ChIP-seq, or ATAC-seq analysis pipelines and biological interpretation.&middot; Strong proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis, algorithm development, and data visualization.&middot; Expert-level skills in managing Ubuntu/Debian systems, including setting up and managing secure remote access protocols (VPN, SSH tunneling), monitoring system resources and troubleshooting hardware/OS level issues.Preferred Qualifications&middot; Ph.D. with 2+ years of post-graduate industry experience in biotech or pharma.&middot; A strong publication record (e.g., 2+ first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals) demonstrating the ability to lead projects and communicate scientific findings.&middot; Deep understanding of molecular biology, immunology, or oncology&middot; Proficiency with pipeline tools (Nextflow, Snakemake) and version control (Git).&middot; Experience applying machine learning techniques or predictive modeling to identify patterns in high-dimensional biological datasets and prioritize therapeutic targets.Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Application Question(s):<ul><li>Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related field; OR M.S. with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.</li></ul>Demonstrated experience with WGS, GWAS, ChIP-seq, or ATAC-seq analysis pipelines and biological interpretation.Strong proficiency in Python and R for statistical analysis, algorithm development, and data visualization.Expert-level skills in managing Ubuntu/Debian systems, including setting up and managing secure remote access protocols (VPN, SSH tunneling), monitoring system resources and troubleshooting hardware/OS level issues.Deep understanding of molecular biology, immunology, or oncology.Proficiency with pipeline tools (Nextflow, Snakemake) and version control (Git).Experience applying machine learning techniques or predictive modeling to identify patterns in high-dimensional biological datasets and prioritize therapeutic targets.Education:<ul><li>Doctorate (Preferred)</li></ul>Security clearance:<ul><li>Confidential (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Charlotte, NC 28204: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Bioinformatics Scientist