Job Description – Applications Scientist

October 2025

Specialist, Il

About G2V Optics

G2V Optics is a global leader in advanced lighting technologies. Founded in 2015 based on technology invented at the U of A, the company now provides solutions to some of the coolest organizations in the world (think NASA, Oxford PV, Meta, Tesla, and NREL!). They use our light to power the most critical developments in solar renewable energy, advanced materials, and space exploration.

We are an agile team that functions on a startup-style culture based on quick learning, honesty and personal development, flexibility, and balance. If you want to be part of a team that's making a global impact from right here in Edmonton, join us.

Summary

The Applications Scientist reports directly to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and is responsible for interfacing with the world-leading scientists & engineers that make up G2V’s customers, partners, and prospects. It is critical to your role to deeply understand the customer’s setup and how G2V’s solutions can meet their technical needs.

The role requires subject-matter expertise in academic and industrial research fields related to photoscience applications and the surrounding laboratory context (specifically, development and testing of solar photovoltaic samples). You will work with the world’s leading solar technology organizations, playing a key role in bringing next-generation solar tech to the world. As a highly personable scientist with a passion for solar renewables, communicating complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences will be crucial to translating G2V’s scientific value proposition to a broad range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in applied research environments, with a minimum of an MSc in a STEM field, along with practical experience in research and publication in their relevant fields.

Compensation will be based on relevant experience, and committed team members will also have the opportunity to participate in a stock option program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be an internal user and subject matter expert within G2V who can work alongside our customers and product teams in delivering better solutions for scientific characterization & testing.

• (Sales Support) Accompany sales team members on customer calls to assist in gathering technical requirements around scientific application, product technical fit, product demonstration, and solution design.

• (Marketing & Content Generation) Develop and present presentations, whitepapers, articles, case studies, social media, and educational content to support brand development, customer education, and engagement with the broader scientific community.

• (Customer Success) Onboarding and following up with new customers to ensure the successful use of G2V’s products in their applications.

• Plan, outfit, and manage G2V’s in-house demonstration lab for scientific instruments to enable virtual customer demonstration and remote customer sample testing services.

• Assist other Revenue Team members in maintaining and expanding a consolidated Knowledge Base for both internal and external use

• Understand, document, and synthesize customer insight trends to interface with G2V’s Innovation and Product group for the development of new customer-driven features and products.

• Up to 20% national and international travel as a part of the role

Target Skills & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Deep understanding of solar photovoltaics, semiconductor-based LEDs, optics, and electrical device design & love of communicating scientific concepts to non-experts.

• At least 3 years’ experience developing and testing light-driven technologies (photovoltaics, photochemistry, materials science, etc.)

• At least 2 years’ experience in laboratory environments, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment

• PhD or MSc in a STEM field.

• Ability to work in collaboration across different groups and independently

• Track record of verbal and written communication through publications & presentations.

Why G2V?

• Opportunity to join an innovative and energetic team of professionals who are passionate about green energy and sustainability

• Competitive compensation package, including medical and dental benefits, Health and Lifestyle Spendings Account and Paid Time Off.

• G2V observes all holidays and “optional” holidays (i.e.: Family Day, August Long Weekend, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation).

• Flexible working hours when possible, including time off for medical and dental appointments

• Planned social and wellness team-building events

• Hybrid

G2V is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects every individual. Our hiring decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of mental disability, physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, age, marital status, family status, or source of income. We strive to create an environment that encourages the contributions of all qualified applicants. All candidates will be considered fairly and equally, and we welcome applications from individuals of every background.

G2V Optics Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest and regrets that due to application volumes only those individuals selected for interview will be contacted.