Your lab space options will vary depending on your available capital and other resources. For startups, there are several options. You could obtain shared laboratory space in a startup incubator or co-working space, or you could sign a long-term lease in a commercial building. Local institutions and organizations will have more information. The California Life Sciences 2025 Startup Resource Guide, for example, lists incubator spaces serving the life sciences community in California, while the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center website does the same for Massachusetts.
If you're in academia, you will need to look at what your university or institution offers in the way of laboratory space for faculty. Consider the physical bench space and desk space your lab members will need, as well as equipment space and storage space.
When you find a space, assess the utility inputs, such as electric plugs, gas lines, water, and sinks, to make sure their placement works for your needs. Consider how your workflow will play out in the new space. Will there be enough counter space for your equipment? Do the traffic patterns make for a good flow, or will scientists bump into each other? Are desk spaces set far enough away from the principal work areas to not interrupt bench work? These questions—and others—will matter as you weigh your options.