text: Bachrach is an organic chemist specialising in computational organic chemistry and began his career at Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Professorship.  He spent 17 years at Trinity University, holding positions including the Dr. D. R. Semmes Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, and Assistant Vice-President for Special Projects.  He took up the position of Dean of Science in 2016 at Monmouth University.