Gender-equitable language is neither cumbersome nor long. All that is required is a willingness to say goodbye to the usual formulations and to practise conscious and creative language.
a few examples:
"People working" in the science-supporting area...
or
"Students" can be male, female and/or diverse...
likewise
"Participants" in a training programme...
and
"Participation lists" can be created in a gender-neutral way...