Sr. Bioinformatics Data Engineer - Onsite or Hybrid (Arvada or Westminster, CO)

Note: Will consider remote candidates but strong preference for in-person candidates.

About ErthSearch

ErthSearch is a recruitment agency specializing in placing top talent at ClimateTech startups and scaleups in the US. 

We believe the need for the right people is core to building a successful venture, and failure is not an option in the climate fight. 

The challenge: recruitment fees are often prohibitive. We are here to change that. Our cost model is transparent and affordable, so you can get the best talent on the market without it costing you an arm and a leg. 

Reach out if you want a genuine hiring partner – not another mercenary.

About Our Client

ErthSearch is working with Endolith, a Series A startup revolutionizing the mining industry by engineering biological and data-driven systems. They focus on unlocking stranded copper while reducing chemical use and emissions, effectively extending the life of mine sites to support global electrification. Their mission-driven team operates at the intersection of microbiology, field deployment, and software to build high-impact, real-world sustainability solutions.

The Role

We are hiring a Senior Bioinformatics Data Engineer to build and operate the bioinformatics pipelines and data systems that underpin our biological programs. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on ensuring that sequencing data and experimental metadata are clean, traceable, and decision-ready. You will work closely with scientists and operators to translate biological outputs into usable formats, directly impacting how experiments are run and scaled.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Python and bioinformatics workflows, specifically using genomic data formats like FASTA and FASTQ.
• Robust SQL and relational database experience, with the ability to design and maintain schemas for analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience building and running scalable data pipelines in cloud environments.
• Clear communication skills and comfort working across disciplines, particularly between laboratory staff and engineers.

Nice to Have

• Experience with machine learning applied to biological data.
• Familiarity with lab instrumentation, physical data sources, Docker, and basic DevOps practices.
• Prior experience working in an early-stage startup environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000, plus a bonus.
• Equity compensation provides high ownership in a scaling company.
• Opportunity to grow into broader platform leadership as the company expands.

Note 

[visa situation] This role requires US-Working Rights - the company is unable to sponsor visa transfers. 

Application

If you are interested in this role and believe you are a good fit (ie: have experience building and managing bioinformatics pipelines and databases + organizing and filtering sequencing data and experimental metadata) apply today. 

If you have any problems applying, you can reach out to Silas@erthsearch.com with your updated resume and reason for interest.